Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 1
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MinterEllison's full-service tax offering spans direct, indirect, and federal and state taxes and operates on behalf of a broad client base, ranging from global corporations to high net worth individuals and public bodies. The law firm consists of both tax lawyers and accountants, giving it the capabilities of a multidisciplinary practice. It has a large tax controversy team with experience acting on significant disputes on behalf of both taxpayers and the ATO. It acts regularly on cross-border tax mandates for international clients, offering focused expertise concerning transfer pricing issues encountered by multinational corporates.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllison advised Mirvac on its acquisition of a 47.5% stake in the Serenitas land lease business comprising 27 lifestyle communities across New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria, as part of an equity syndication with co-investors Pacific Equity Partners and Tasman Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MinterEllison has a depth of knowledge and experience in the application of tax law and ATO practices, as well as strong industry experience."
"They have a team of people with a very strong technical focus in relation to the law who can also balance practical perspectives and commercial acumen."
"MinterEllison has a depth of knowledge and experience in the application of tax law and ATO practices, as well as strong industry experience."
"They have a team of people with a very strong technical focus in relation to the law who can also balance practical perspectives and commercial acumen."
Notable Practitioners
Paul King is a highly regarded Sydney-based senior figure in the Australian tax law space, with decades of experience advising clients on corporate tax issues, particularly those in the property and finance sectors.
Adrian Varrasso is based in Melbourne and is widely respected for the substantial expertise he boasts in a variety of tax-related corporate transactional contexts.
"Adrian is responsive, technically strong and able to craft bespoke, practical solutions."
"Adrian has provided fantastic guidance and advice over the years. I would highly recommend him."
Nathan Deveson has a well-established practice advising clients on significant transactions. Based in Sydney, he is particularly well regarded for his expertise concerning indirect tax, stamp duty and other state tax issues.
"Nathan can take a commercial view which is always really helpful."
"Nathan is an industry leader in stamp duty and state taxes and provides a high quality of service in this area."
Rhys Guild maintains an active practice in indirect tax from the Sydney office, offering particular expertise in the GST sphere. He is regularly instructed by clients in a variety of sectors, including resources, property development and social housing.
"Rhys has a great depth of knowledge and experience and was highly responsive at short notice."
"Rhys is very commercial, a great lawyer and focused on client service excellence."
Carmen McElwain focuses principally on contentious or potentially contentious taxation issues, bringing to her work the valuable advantage of having been regularly instructed by both the ATO and taxpayers on significant disputes, audits and regulatory arrangements. She is based in Melbourne.
"Carmen McElwain is very good at explaining to authorities the client's view and negotiating."