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The firm’s tax team is focused on being the core tax advisor (across the lifecycle of any tax issue) to our clients. Our clients seek our assistance to handle all of their tax matters, given our responsiveness, bespoke collaborative offering, deep tax experience and bench strength. We offer our clients a full-service capability across all tax advisory, investigatory and disputes work. Clients value the insights we provide from entrenched relationships with tax authorities across the region, including governments, the Australian Taxation office (ATO), State and Territory Revenue Offices (SROs) and state and federal Treasuries.
Reflecting the international footprint of our clients, our coordinated tax network responds to our clients’ cross-border needs. As distinct from other leading tax teams, our clients appreciate our partner-led, hands-on approach to their tax matters.
We act for a wide range of clients across all sectors, with particular experience assisting inbound investors acquiring Australian investments.
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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.
The firm advised Mirvac on the stamp duty and land tax aspects of its establishment of a new industrial property fund.
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The team offer commercial solutions. They are good at framing the problem, identifying the solution, recognising the obstacles and determining how to deal with them.
We use them for their technical excellence, commercial insights and ability to come up with practical solutions.
The team offer commercial solutions. They are good at framing the problem, identifying the solution, recognising the obstacles and determining how to deal with them.
We use them for their technical excellence, commercial insights and ability to come up with practical solutions.
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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 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 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.
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