Michael Taylor-Sands
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Background
Michael has particular expertise in advising on commercial transactions and their taxation implications. He has a unique ability to advise on the commercial and taxation implications of a transaction and draft appropriate implementation documentation. Prior to joining Maddocks, Michael worked at a Big 4 chartered firm and also an international law firm.
Legal Expertise
- Property developments and joint ventures
- Structuring of acquisitions and transactions
- Income tax and capital gains tax (CGT)
- Stamp duty
- International structuring (inbound and outbound) and double tax agreements (DTA)
- Employee share and option schemes
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Relevant Experience
- Acting for developers and financiers in relation to property acquisitions and development projects
- Advising individuals, corporates and family groups in relation to structuring
- Advising non-resident investors in relation to Australian investments
- Advising residents in relation to offshore expansion
- Dealing regularly with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and various state revenue authorities in relation to audits, rulings and conflict matters