Chambers Review
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Tax - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Bell Gully has a respected legal team of seasoned tax specialists, distinguished for its track record advising corporate clients on the tax aspects of M&A transactions. It is also highly adept in contentious matters, including tax avoidance cases, Inland Revenue Department audits and transfer pricing disputes. The team provides considerable expertise in the areas of GST and excise duty, alongside tax matters in the property space. Its extensive private client practice includes advice on immigration matters, and it acts for local and international clients in such sectors as real estate, finance, energy and insurance.
Strengths
Bell Gully provide a high level of expertise and constructive client- and solution-oriented advice, and are responsive and approachable.
They have a sophisticated practice and are able to handle very difficult cross-border tax matters.
Work Highlights
Bell Gully assisted BlackRock with the tax aspects of the establishment of its New Zealand operations, as well as its new USD1.22 billion climate infrastructure fund.
Notable practitioners
Mathew McKay is based in the Auckland office, where he handles the tax aspects of a wide range of matters including refinancing, transactions and restructuring. He is particularly well regarded for tax disputes.
Mathew is deeply experienced and knowledgeable in complex domestic and cross-border tax issues. He provides constructive, commercial and solution-oriented advice and is a pleasure to deal with.
Mathew McKay is very easy to work with and is an approachable person. He shows genuine interest.
Graham provided exceptional advice in a pragmatic manner on complex transactions.
Graham Murray is a very personable adviser to deal with. He asks the right questions.
Willy Sussman offers very strong technical knowledge while also being very personable and able to handle multiple complex tax matters.
Campbell is quick-thinking and provides the right level of detail in his advice and solutions. He is able to navigate complicated law and policy changes and offer the best practical guidance.