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Tax
Specialists in the technology, health tech and digital economy industries, Baker McKenzie is a popular choice for large domestic and multinational companies seeking tax advice. The team is particularly well regarded for its expertise in tax disputes and the defence of large-scale tax audits. Amrit MacIntyre focuses his practice on stamp duty, GST and other indirect taxes, while Simone Bridges is a key name for tax controversy matters. Miles Hurst is well versed in income tax, specifically in the renewable energy, property and healthcare industries. Special counsel Janet Cho is also a key member of the department. John Walker left the firm in October 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a highly professional and personable team that I trust and rely on.’
‘Full confidence they are experts in their field. ’
‘Miles Hurst and Leo Vellis are amazing!’
‘Diligent, pragmatic, commercial, accessible, responsive.’
‘The intelligence and knowledge of the law of the tax team. Their ability to find commercial solutions.’
‘Miles Hurst - Excellent lawyer. Great knowledge of the law, and the ability to grasp the key concepts to derive commercial solutions.’
Key clients
- Home Consortium
- Origin Energy Limited
- Real Asset Management
- 5E Advanced Materials
- 1Komma5
- AECOM
- Fortress/Vannin
- DoorDash
- ANZ
- Spotify
- Block
- Natura
- ResMed
Work highlights
- Advised HMC Funds Management on the income tax and indirect tax aspects of a rollout of solar investment across all of its property assets.
- Advised Origin Energy on various income tax considerations relating to its Australia Pacific Liquefied Natural Gas (APLNG) joint venture with ConocoPhillips and Sinopec.
- Advised on the creation and offering of the RAM Australia Diversified Property Fund, RAM Australia Credit Fund and RAM Australia Diversified Fixed Income Fund.
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