Tax

Johnson Winter Slattery provides state, federal and international tax advice to domestic businesses and global corporations, with expertise covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. It is particularly adept in multi-jurisdictional M&A mandates and advising clients across the pharmaceutical, property and fast-moving consumable goods sectors on tax disputes. In addition to advising major multinational corporates, the firm also offers tax assistance to high net worth individuals. It also assists clients in tax due diligence reviews and responding to ATO audits. Its key clients include the GEO Group, Godolphin Australia and MTR Corporation.

"I value their commitment to making all clients feel like they are their first priority."

"They have a good understanding of different tax structures and the associated benefits for different stakeholders."

Johnson Winter Slattery represented Godolphin Australia in its dispute with the New South Wales Chief Commissioner of State Revenue in the Court of Appeal. 

Richard Gelski is a highly regarded practitioner with a wealth of experience acting for clients on a range of advisory and contentious tax-related matters, including negotiations with the ATO and strategic advice. He offers particularly extensive expertise in the handling of transfer pricing matters.

Prashanth Kainthaje's practice covers a diverse range of tax-related issues, including multi-jurisdictional private equity transactions, tax structuring, capital loss rulings and land tax disputes. He is based in Sydney. "We always receive proactive, innovative and commercially aware advice from Prashanth."

Stewart Grieve is based in Melbourne and boasts particular expertise advising clients on tax audits and disputes.