Tax
Simpson Grierson is experienced in advising on commercial tax issues and tax disputes, including advising on tax audits. The firm is also well-versed in public sector and charity taxation matters, as well as tax matters in distressed situations for insolvency practitioners and banking clients. The team is led by Andrew Matthews and Barney Cumberland, an expert in M&A, financing and litigation matters. Within the team, Nick Bland specialises in not-for-profit tax issues. Paul Windeatt is also noted within the team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘They have invaluable knowledge and experience in relation to government and particular IRD views.’
‘Nick Bland provides clear and helpful tax advice.’
Key clients
- Auckland Council Group
- ASB Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Australian private equity firm Adamantem Capital on its significant equity investment in Evnex Limited, a NZ EV smart charger manufacturer and software developer, which is poised to expand across Australia.
- Advised the major shareholders on the sale of funds manager Hobson Wealth to a NZ investment management firm.