Maddocks
Michael Taylor-Sands

Michael Taylor-SandsMichael Taylor-Sands

Partner

Direct line: +61 3 9288 0651

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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