LAWYER PROFILE

Mathew McKay

Asia-Pacific 2026

Bell Gully

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

New Zealand

13 years ranked

Contributions and articles

10 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Bell Gully

Practice Areas

Tax

Litigation and dispute resolution

Mathew specialises in tax disputes and litigation and corporate international taxation.

Mathew has over 20 years' experience in legal practice representing clients during the Inland Revenue audit and dispute resolution phases and in significant court proceedings to the highest level.

He advises on all aspects of New Zealand corporate and international tax law, including tax issues affecting mergers and acquisitions, capital restructuring and financing, and cross border transactions, including transfer pricing.

Mathew specialises in resolving complex tax issues. He regularly engages with Inland Revenue's audit and investigation, tax ruling and policy advice divisions to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

Professional Memberships

International Fiscal Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Tax - New Zealand

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mathew McKay is based in the Auckland office, where he handles the tax aspects of a wide range of matters including refinancing, transactions and restructuring. He is particularly well regarded for tax disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matthew McKay is an excellent lawyer and is very client-friendly.
TaxChambers Asia & Pacific
Mathew is a great operator. I have had nothing but superb advice and experience dealing with him.
TaxChambers Asia & Pacific