About Andrew
Andrew has significant experience in advising Australian and multinational companies, high net worth individuals, accountants and financial advisers on all areas of taxation law. Andrew regularly provides advice on structuring of businesses and transactions, mergers and acquisitions, sale of businesses, corporate reorganisations, fixed and discretionary trust deeds and international tax structuring. His advice covers both direct and indirect tax considerations.
Experience
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Tax & revenue
Advising property developers in relation to complex stamp duty, land tax, GST and GAIC matters on large development sites in Melbourne’s growth corridors as well as infill development apartment and townhouse developments.
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Tax structuring
Advising corporate and family groups on tax structuring and restructures and drafting implementation documentation.
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Tax & revenue
Managing and resolving State Revenue Office (SRO) and Australia Taxation Office (ATO) tax investigation, audits and disputes.
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Tax & revenue
Regular preparation of ATO and SRO private and class rulings.
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Tax and duty law
Various businesses – advising on all areas of tax and duty law including capital gains tax, taxation of trusts, duty advice and taxation of consolidated groups.
Legal Insights
Leasing during lockdown – land tax and payroll tax relief during COVID-19
The tax relief eligible to landlords and impacted businesses granted by Australian states and territories.
Discretionary trusts used to acquire Victorian residential property – risk of Additional 8% duty
The State Revenue Office has changed the way discretionary trusts are characterised for purposes of FPAD
Partner
Melbourne