Carmen McElwain

Carmen leads MinterEllison's national tax controversy practice and is credited with building the most pre-eminent team of its kind in Australia, a feat achieved through sustained effort over the last 15 years. The firm's frequent representation of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides their private sector clients with an unparalleled depth of experience and a unique perspective.

With 25 years of experience, Carmen's work involves managing all manners of ATO compliance enquiries, including early engagements, risk reviews, audits, as well as handling some of the most significant tax litigation cases in Australia. Carmen is recognised for her exceptional ability to engage with and influence the ATO on behalf of her clients, consistently reaching satisfactory conclusions to tax controversies or disputes.