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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Tax

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Rankings

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Tax - Australia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Corrs Chambers Westgarth offers noteworthy strength in the representation of clients in the energy and natural resources sector and specialist expertise in advising on the taxation aspects of M&A and restructuring transactions, and of real estate and housing development projects. The firm advises government entities and a broad range of private sector clients, including both ASX-listed domestic businesses and global corporations, and has growing presence in contentious matters, with experience acting on a range of tax disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised DAZN Group on the Australian tax and stamp duty implications of its acquisition of NXE Australia from NCA Ventures and Telstra for AUD3.4 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm has strong business ethics, regard for the client's needs and preferences, as well as good technical expertise to deal with the full range of tax issues.

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  • Corrs has the ability to problem solve and find alternative arguments to support our position.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Cameron Blackwood
    Band 3Cameron Blackwood

    Cameron Blackwood

    Cameron Blackwood is a Sydney-based transactional tax specialist with a client list featuring high profile names in the energy and resources and property sectors. He is notably adept at advising on the taxation aspects of both mergers and acquisitions and asset sales.

    • Cameron is an extremely pragmatic, technical, calm and efficient operator.

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    • Cameron is always available for calls and manages the work well.

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  • Band 4Rhys Jewell
    Band 4Rhys Jewell

    Rhys Jewell

    Rhys Jewell is based in Melbourne and acts for corporate and government clients on a range of transactional and advisory tax matters.

  • Band 5Costa Koutsis
    Band 5Costa Koutsis

    Costa Koutsis

    Costa Koutsis is an experienced tax partner based in Sydney. He is a trusted adviser on indirect tax matters and stamp duty in particular.

    • His standout point is that he understands our business and how it operates. He gives pragmatic advice for us to implement.

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Ranked Individuals at Corrs Chambers Westgarth (3)

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