Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61.3.9205.2000Chambers Review
K&L Gates maintains a predominantly transaction-focused tax practice which covers both direct and indirect taxation. The firm acts for a range of clients from investment funds and multinational corporates to high net worth individuals. It offers additional capabilities in handling tax disputes and is valued for its international network and ability to advise on the taxation implications of cross-border transactions. Its key clients include Bridge Housing, Magnis Energy Technologies and Five Elms Capital.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates advised Caleb & Brown on the Australian corporate tax residency of its Cayman fund under Australian domestic law as well as the Australian and USA tax implications of a unit trust feeder for Australian and USA investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"As a legal firm, your ability to deliver to customers is paramount to maintaining your business. K&L Gates came highly recommended and lived up to the recommendation."
"As a legal firm, your ability to deliver to customers is paramount to maintaining your business. K&L Gates came highly recommended and lived up to the recommendation."
Notable Practitioners
Betsy-Ann Howe regularly advises clients on the tax elements of such corporate matters as notes issuances, divestments and acquisitions, funds and investments. She is based in Sydney.
Matthew Cridland is based in Sydney and is widely acknowledged in the market for his eminence both as a practitioner in, and as a leading commentator on, GST-related matters. He is also regularly instructed on a range of front-end indirect tax issues, as well as audits and disputes.