Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
Contact number
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A&O Shearman operates a flexible practice, providing access to a global network and noted expertise in matters related to covered bonds. The firm has a deep experience in advising on the tax aspects of M&A, asset and equity transactions, reorganisations and restructurings, capital markets issuances and more. It is also able to handle contentious tax mandates. The team provides further tax advisory assistance to clients by way of its alternative resourcing platform, Peerpoint.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman acted for Asahi in relation to tax aspects of its acquisition of Carlton & United Breweries from Anheuser-Busch InBev for AUD16 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman have an in-depth knowledge of the law and the capability to apply it to real-world situations."
"We receive great service and timely responses."
"A&O Shearman have an in-depth knowledge of the law and the capability to apply it to real-world situations."
"We receive great service and timely responses."
Notable Practitioners
Ka Sen Wong has a well-established practice advising domestic and international clients on a wide range of transactional tax matters. He is based in Sydney.
"He has great knowledge of the law and the ability to apply it in practical commercial scenarios in a timely manner."
"Ka Sen has always been super strong on the knowledge front, aware of the commercial aspects of what we are trying to achieve and is a genuine, nice person to deal with."