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Chambers Review

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Tax - Australia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper provides a solid offering in transactional tax law for domestic and multinational companies from a wide range of sectors including financial services, technology, natural resources and private equity. The law firm is experienced in acting for clients on such matters as R&D tax incentives and ATO reviews as well as the tax elements of restructures, property acquisitions and divestments and joint ventures. It offers notable expertise in advising multinational businesses on anti-avoidance legislation and developing its presence in the tax controversy space, acting for taxpayers on disputes with the ATO.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Smith
5
Adam Smith
5
Band 5

Adam Smith has a growing reputation in the sector, advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, W&I and underwriting.

For any complex structure in cross-jurisdictions or emerging markets, he is usually the first port of call. He is also very good at explaining trends and patterns.

5
Angela Wood
5
Band 5

Angela Wood is based in Melbourne, where she has an established tax controversy practice representing multinational clients on matters opposing the ATO.

Angela is a sophisticated player who can convey difficult issues to clients with ease and has a strategic eye when considering technical tax problems.

Angela is the best lawyer I have worked with in Australia.

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Adam Smith
5
Adam Smith
5
Band 5
5
Angela Wood
5
Band 5

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