Tax

“Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ leading tax practice boasts expertise in dual-listed company tax structures, demerger and consolidation tax issues, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and stamp duty in the development of financial products. The team contains some of the brightest stars in the sector…”

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2007-2008

Our tax team is structured tightly around clients to ensure a fundamental understanding of business strategies and requirements. Our tax lawyers remain accessible to clients and, in light of a shrinking tax bar, are able to deliver definitive advice and opinions on new and untested legislation to close deals and minimise clients' commercial risk. The firm advises some of the world's largest banks, investment advisers, insurance and industrial companies on sophisticated DLC structures and is at the forefront of demerger and consolidations tax legislation in Australia.

The firm provides integrated advice across the key areas of cross-border deals, structured and project finance, corporate, and tax litigation. Additionally, Mallesons advises on the development of new investment products, both for the life industry and the broader funds management industry.

Mallesons also has one of the country's largest tax dispute resolution and litigation teams.