MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Corporate and Commercial - Tax

Senior Associate

Phillip is a tax law specialist with broad experience advising on New Zealand tax matters.

Phillip has a particular focus on corporate taxation, regularly advising on the tax aspects of business and property transactions. He has four years’ Big Four experience in transfer pricing and has a particular interest in advising clients on structuring, international taxation and financing. He also routinely assists businesses with tax controversies and disputes and obtaining rulings.

He also advises on commercial contracts, employment taxation, regulatory tax compliance (including FATCA/CRS) and GST.

Phillip’s key clients include a number of New Zealand listed clients and leading businesses, large multinational enterprises, private equity and managed funds, warranty and indemnity insurers, and high net worth individuals.

Phillip’s approach is to provide clear, thoughtful and client-focused advice. His ability to put himself in the shoes of clients to understand their objectives and to identify key risks and value drivers to reach commercial outcomes, leads to Phillip establishing enduring relationships with clients and becoming a trusted adviser.