Tax
Underpinned by a significant global network, the tax team at DLA Piper is regularly instructed on cross-border matters. On the tax litigation front, the team advises domestic and international companies to prepare and engage with the ATO. The department also has expertise in advising warranty and indemnity insurers in respect of front-end underwriting on policies and back-end dispute resolution. Sydney-based practice head Jock McCormack focuses his practice on debt and equity structuring, M&A, transfer pricing and major project-related tax matters. In Melbourne, Adam Smith is a key name for insurance tax-related matters. Eddie Ahn brings expertise in tax structuring, cross-border transactions, tax consolidation and stamp duty. Jun Au and Kenny Mui are key names to note at the senior associate level.
Key clients
- Ares Management
- Flare HR
Work highlights
- Advising NYSE-listed Ares since August 2020 on its highly publicised A$6bn initial takeover proposal to acquire the whole of ASX- and NZX-listed company AMP.
- Advised ASX-listed aerial imagery company Nearmap on its A$1.055bn scheme of arrangement with American private equity firm Thoma Bravo.