Tax
KPMG Law in Australia
With clients ranging from high-net-worth individuals and family groups to multinational corporations, the tax practice at KPMG Law in Australia is commended for its ‘depth of experience and deep skills’. The practice is equipped to provide a multi-disciplinary approach when assisting its clients with tax disputes. Melbourne-based practice head Angelina Lagana has significant experience in complex, large-scale tax disputes and is ’a standout in her ability to coordinate large matters’. In Sydney, Keith Swan draws on more than 20 years of experience in tax controversy matters. Alexandra Patrick has broad expertise and can regularly be found assisting clients with income tax and transfer pricing audits.
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Testimonials
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‘Angelina Lagana as the national practice leader is a standout in her ability to co-ordinate large matters, whether they are advice based or dispute based matters. Alex Patrick has a depth of tax knowledge that stands out in the market, great relationships with the ATO, and a very good dose of common sense. Keith Swan in Sydney is a very good person to work with and has great relationships with tax barristers.’
‘Luke Imbriano is the individual that is our single point on contact. He brings strong technical expertise, critical thinking and commercial solutions. Luke is responsive and always delivers in advance of deadlines. He listens to our needs and is able to provide solutions that fit our needs. Overall, Luke has exceeded our expectations and has become our trusted tax advisor.’
‘The team has depth of experience and deep skills in both the tax analytical and in litigation. It is a diverse group of people with diverse skills, but they work very well with each other and also with the other tax professionals within the broader KPMG practice.’
‘Keith Swan is pragmatic, efficient and has good judgement.’
‘Solid team able to call upon deep expertise in the firm. Sensible approach to matters and appropriate and defensible positions taken.’
‘KPMG Law has a strong technical knowledge and a pragmatic approach to finding solutions with relevant tax authorities. Has a good working knowledge of how Tax authorities work, and has strong basis for recommendations. ’
‘For counsel, it is great that any lawyer working on the matter (from Partner, Director and Lawyer) make themselves promptly available to provide instructions and discuss matters. Angelina Lagana and Craig Boyle are fantastic at responding to counsel queries quickly and provide instructions that are exactly what counsel ask for (demonstrating that they understand the brief and the questions counsel are asking). I appreciate the efficiency of their practice. ’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Angelina Lagana