The tax practice at Corrs Chambers Westgarth is regularly instructed on transactional work, including inbound and outbound cross-border investment, M&A projects and private equity investment. The practice has expertise in a range of sectors, including energy and natural resources, banking and finance, real estate and technology. Melbourne-based partner Rhys Jewell is experienced in global M&A transactions, specifically inbound investment into Australia by private equity firms and funds. Also based in Melbourne, the team is supported by indirect tax expert Jennee Chan. Based in Sydney, Mark Payne is a key name for premium domestic and inbound investments, and Simon Mifsud is well versed in employee incentive options. Michael Carroll is also a key member of the Sydney practice.

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Key clients

Coles Group
WA Water Corporation
Heartland
Bunzl
OMERS
JM Family Enterprises
Accor
Accenture
Hancock Prospecting
Olbalt
Aurizon Holdings
Hall & Prior Aged Care
Wesfarmers
ESR Funds Management
National Australia Bank (NAB)
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
BP Australia
Macquarie Bank
Federation Asset Management
Victorian Government
St George Community Housing
Bolton Clarke
Oxford Properties
CCMP Capital Advisors, LP (CCMP)

Work highlights

Advised Coles Group on the sale of the Coles Express fuel and convenience business to its current alliance partner Viva Energy Group.
Advised OMERS Private Equity on the Australian tax aspects of its proposed sale of a majority interest in Trescal group to EQT Infrastructure V, a fund controlled by EQT.
Advised Hancock Energy, Hancock Prospecting bid vehicle, on its competitive off-market takeover bid for Warrego Energy.