Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : New Zealand
Ranked Individual
Provided by Simpson Grierson
Specialists in corporate and commercial taxation, we deliver advice which enables clients to understand the tax implications of their operations and new initiatives.
We advise on commercial transactions across all industries, including corporate mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and capital raisings.
Our expertise on New Zealand tax issues in a cross-border context is called upon regularly by international institutional investors, private clients and international trusts. We advise overseas clients looking to invest in New Zealand and New Zealand clients looking to invest overseas.
Our knowledge of public sector taxation is second to none. We advise extensively in the local government and Crown entity arenas.
The not-for-profit-sector also looks to us for practical tax advice. We advise numerous clients on charitable status and tax concession issues and successfully advocating for them in tax disputes.
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Simpson Grierson has a solid tax practice advising domestic and international clients on acquisitions and corporate restructuring. The team has significant knowledge of income tax and GST, with additional tax assistance in relation to employee equity schemes. It is experienced in representing local authorities in various tax issues.
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Simpson Grierson advised Johnson Controls on an internal restructuring involving components of its Australian and New Zealand operations and subsequent sale of one part of its business.
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The firm is very attentive to client priorities.
The team I worked with at Simpson Grierson was excellent, knowledgeable and effective.
Simpson Grierson's tax department has built up a strong understanding of our business over many years. The depth and breadth of its team is strong, and the people we deal with are very capable.
They offer expertise in the relevant area together with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
They work very closely with Government officials so they understand where they are coming from and can tailor their advice accordingly. They are very solution oriented.
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Barney is our main point of support on tax structuring considerations. His support is always solid and considered.
Barney Cumberland is an excellent all-rounder.
Barney Cumberland is very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable. His combination of being technically rigorous but still pragmatic is a strong trait for a tax lawyer.
Tax
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Barney Cumberland
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