Tax

King & Wood Mallesons provides a complete commercial tax offering in Australian, Chinese, English, European and Hong Kong law, and a highly experienced tax litigation practice that acts on many of the largest disputes in corporate Australia. The law firm fields a market-leading team with a deep bench of tax specialists, and maintains an enviable client list comprising global companies and major domestic businesses in the telecommunications, real estate, infrastructure, resources, health and financial services sectors. It is also active in the sphere of tax policy debate and fully abreast of cutting-edge multinational tax issues.

"King & Wood Mallesons have a strong relationship with counsel which is important in big multi-party litigation."

"KWM have excellent technical tax knowledge, industry expertise and problem-solving skills."

King & Wood Mallesons acted for Newmont in all aspects of its AUD26.2 billion acquisition of Newcrest, including acting as strategic tax adviser for Newmont.

Michael Clough is a market-leading specialist in contentious tax matters, with a range covering issues arising from both the domestic and the international M&A and capital markets spheres and extensive experience at Supreme, Federal and High Court level. He is based in Melbourne.

Michael Perez is a highly esteemed Melbourne-based practitioner who specialises in substantial tax disputes, regularly acting in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes in contention with the ATO. He frequently represents both international businesses and high-profile domestic clients in the energy and resources and banking sectors. He also offers strong expertise in GST, income tax and stamp duty. "I always treasure Michael and team's insight on controversy and dealing with the tax office."

Jerome Tse is a well-respected, Sydney-based practitioner who, in addition to specialising in tax controversies, handles a range of other issues, including transfer pricing and anti-avoidance matters. "Jerome adds a lot of value because he simplifies complicated things and explains them really well."

Richard Snowden is recognised in the market for his extensive expertise regarding taxation in the financial services industry, counting major Australian banks and government entities among his clients. He is based in Sydney. "Richard’s strength is in his matter-of-fact approach and understanding of the commercial environment and the deal drivers."

Scott Heezen maintains a respected, Sydney-based practice, focused on taxation in the property and REIT space, with further expertise in the tax structure of corporate acquisitions. "Scott Heezen is one of our go-to corporate tax partners across many sectors and assets."

Tim Sherman is based in Sydney and advises clients on a range of tax matters in the corporate world, including those related to mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and restructures. "Tim is a very good, very technical and is highly regarded in the market." "I am impressed by his breadth of knowledge."

Darren McClafferty is based in Melbourne and advises clients in the financial services and insurance sectors on a variety of tax-related matters. He has additional expertise in acting for corporate clients on the taxation aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Katrina Parkyn maintains an active practice in indirect tax. She advises clients from a variety of sectors, including telecommunications and funds management, on both the income tax and stamp duty elements of significant corporate matters, such as acquisitions and divestments. "Katrina is a trusted tax adviser who provides commercial and accurate advice on complex matters."

David Wood is based in Melbourne and offers a wealth of experience across a broad range of transactional, advisory and contentious matters. His expertise extends from advising on the tax elements of corporate takeovers to advising taxpayers, such as major infrastructure companies and financial institutions, on disputes with the ATO.