Department profile
Clayton Utz

Tax

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Clayton Utz

About

Provided by Clayton Utz

The Clayton Utz Tax team leads the way in tax advisory. Our fully integrated advisory service spans all areas where tax issues may arise – including M&A, funds management, property funds, private equity, private public partnerships, infrastructure, cross-border and transfer pricing – for Australian and international businesses, from structuring at the start of a transaction through to post-completion, including engaging with the tax authorities for lodgements and compliance.

We consider the spectrum of taxation issues – including income tax, GST, stamp duty, land tax, payroll tax, excise, royalties, FBT, withholding tax, and PRRT – to craft tax strategies informed by our broad knowledge of property funds, trusts, tax controversy, tax litigation accounting, financial services, insolvency and all corporate / M&A law aspects of taxation.

Our taxation lawyers work closely with other specialist areas, so our clients get tax advice that works with all aspects of their transactions and business. 

And when a tax dispute arises, our specialist tax litigators can manage and resolve it. The team continuously secure successful outcomes in high value, complex tax disputes for leading Australian and multinational corporates and financial institutions. With a detailed understanding of the process and principles of controversy management in and outside of the courtroom, they are able to provide their clients with a wide range of dispute management options. 

Industries (5)

  • Digital Economy
  • Energy
  • Mining and Critical Minerals
  • Private Capital
  • Infrastructure

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Tax - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Clayton Utz has an established reputation advising on significant and sophisticated transactions within the Australian tax market. Its client base includes ASX 200 corporations, major industrial organisations, private equity firms, state and Commonwealth governments, and high net worth individuals. The law firm offers considerable expertise in tax issues relating to cross-border transactions, and has an equally strong expertise in the tax implications of domestic mergers and acquisitions.

Notable practitioners

Jonathan Donald and Keshni Maharaj are key contacts for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Clayton Utz advised Sydney Metro West on stamp duty for its Hunter Street Station precinct development.

Strengths

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  • Their response times are always extremely quick, and they are great at communicating progress.

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  • Clayton Utz stands out for its accessibility, quality advice and reasonable fees.

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Members

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  • Angela Wood

    Head of Department

  • Brendon Lamers

  • Keshni Maharaj

  • Phillip Bisset

  • Jonathan Donald

  • Andy Bubb

  • Ben Furner

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