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What the Team is Known For

Allens advises both domestic businesses and global corporations on a broad range of tax issues. The law firm is home to a number of market-leading practitioners with specialised expertise in the banking, resources and infrastructure sectors. Its members are recognised as experts on the full range of tax issues, from income tax and GST to inbound and outbound investment and exit tax issues. The firm also possesses a leading tax disputes practice, regularly engaged to advise on audit and litigation matters. It frequently assists clients on tax issues relating to major M&A transactions and restructures.

Work Highlights

  • Allens' tax team advised Brookfield Asset Management and MidOcean Energy on various issues in connection with the proposed acquisition of Origin Energy.

Strengths

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Allens just get the job done and get it done properly.

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They bring a mix of technical and commercial advice together to solve problems in a collaborative way with clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Martin Fry
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Band 2

Martin Fry is based in Melbourne and offers extensive expertise in tax matters, covering both the tax elements of corporate transactions and a wide range of disputes, including those concerning anti-avoidance in transfer pricing.

Martin Fry gives very practical advice and has excellent judgement on tax litigation matters.

Martin is fantastic. He's incredibly commercial and client focused.

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Craig Milner
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Craig Milner is a well-established practitioner who offers advice on a range of corporate tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, funds establishment and funds listing. He is adept at acting for clients on matters relating to both direct and indirect taxation. He is based in Sydney.

Craig Milner has strong commercial acumen.

Craig has a deep understanding of our industry and deals in complex commercial transactions.

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Toby Knight
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Toby Knight is particularly active in the field of tax controversy and audits, and is regularly instructed by prominent clients, including multinational businesses and high net worth individuals, on a variety of issues. He is based in Melbourne.

Toby has shown an ability to look at issues from different perspectives and come up with unique insights, arguments and solutions.

Toby is an excellent strategic thinker on tax litigation who takes a cooperative, proactive approach.

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Ellen Thomas
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Ellen Thomas leads Allens' tax practice. She is an experienced adviser to financial institutions on the tax issues around mergers and acquisitions.

Ellen Thomas is an outstanding tax lawyer.

Ellen has very strong technical skills and is extremely responsive.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Martin Fry
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Craig Milner
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Toby Knight
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Ellen Thomas
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