Tax
King & Wood Mallesons is highlighted for its ‘strong commercial focus' and 'great delivery’. The practice is instructed by clients on a range of matters, including indirect tax issues, large cross-border M&A transactions and tax disputes. The team has particular expertise in the financial services, energy and real estate sectors. Leading from Melbourne, managing partner and practice head Darren McClafferty specialises in income tax, international tax and employment taxes. The Melbourne team is also supported by Michael Perez, who has expertise in the energy, banking and gaming sectors, and Michael Clough, who is well versed in income tax matters related to capital markets and M&A transactions. In Sydney, Richard Snowden focuses his practice on the financial services, funds management and property sectors. Also in Sydney, Jerome Tse is a key contact for tax disputes and litigation strategy; Justin Rosseto is a go-to advisor for income tax; Greg Protektor specialises in M&A, transactional work and property-based deals; and Judith Taylor is a name to note for income tax matters.
Testimonials
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‘Strong commercial focus, very good technically and great delivery.’
‘The team is very motivated to provide high-quality advice with exceptional dedication to client service. KWM tax excels in difficult issues and provides innovative thinking tailored to the client's risk profile.’
Key clients
- Altium
- AMP
Work highlights
- Advised Woodside on the tax aspects of its merger with BHP's petroleum business.
- Acted for Aurizon on tax litigation in the Federal Court of Australia, which achieved a declaration that approximately $3.4bn shown as a capital distribution account was share capital for Australian income tax purposes.