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Tax - Australia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer provides comprehensive advice on taxation in connection with corporate transactions and restructuring. The law firm advises on stamp duty and land tax implications for schemes of arrangement, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as providing guidance on tax aspects of fund formations and mergers. It also represents clients in disputes with the tax authorities.

Work Highlights

  • The firm advised Mirvac on the stamp duty and land tax aspects of its establishment of a new industrial property fund.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hugh Paynter
4
Hugh Paynter
4
Band 4

Hugh Paynter of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Sydney focuses on tax controversy issues, advising clients on a broad range of disputes, including those arising in the areas of payroll tax, GST, tax avoidance, ore royalties and R&D grants.

Hugh is a consistently high-performing lawyer.

Toby Eggleston
5
Toby Eggleston
5
Band 5

Toby Eggleston is based in the firm's Melbourne office and is noted for his advice to Australian financial institutions on the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions.

Toby has quickly become my most trusted Australian tax adviser. He has the deep technical expertise and vast experience across complicated topics.

Toby is always approachable with the tax technical and offers pragmatic and commercial solutions.

Ryan Leslie
U
Ryan Leslie
U
Up and Coming

Ryan Leslie is building a strong reputation for his advice on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, with particular regard to income tax and stamp duty.

It is always a pleasure dealing with Ryan. He is extremely knowledgeable and communicates effectively.

Ryan Leslie is technically strong and commercial in his advice. He is also very responsive and approachable.

Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Hugh Paynter
4
Hugh Paynter
4
Band 4
Toby Eggleston
5
Toby Eggleston
5
Band 5
Ryan Leslie
U
Ryan Leslie
U
Up and Coming