Tax | Asia-Pacific

Bell Gully has a respected legal team of seasoned tax specialists, distinguished for its track record advising corporate clients on the tax aspects of M&A transactions. It is also highly adept in contentious matters, including tax avoidance cases, Inland Revenue Department audits and transfer pricing disputes. The team provides considerable expertise in the areas of GST and excise duty, alongside tax matters in the property space. Its extensive private client practice includes advice on immigration matters, and it acts for local and international clients in such sectors as real estate, finance, energy and insurance.

Russell McVeagh's team regularly advises on the tax aspects of high-value corporate transactions and complex contentious proceedings involving tax avoidance and tax assessment amendments. It is particularly well placed to advise on regulatory matters involving debt and equity issuances. The team expertly assists clients with transfer pricing and customs and excise duty matters, as well as policy development and law reform. It also advises on the tax aspects of employee share schemes.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts offers an array of expertise advising on taxation aspects of corporate transactions and tax authority disputes. The firm possesses considerable knowledge of infrastructure, investment and warranty insurance matters. It is regularly entrusted by major banks and investment funds to advise on tax issues, and also acts for clients in the energy, media and real estate sectors, among others.

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.

DLA Piper New Zealand is frequently called upon to assist clients with the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, capital raises and insurance matters. It further offers expertise in relation to inbound and outbound investments, corporate restructurings and employee share options. The legal team regularly acts for large insurers, private equity and technology companies.