First-tier ranking, Tax
Chambers Global Guide 2009
First-tier ranking, Tax
PLC Which Lawyer? 2009
First-tier ranking, Tax
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2008-2009
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“This ‘top-notch team’ offers ‘prompt, cost-effective and high-quality advice’ on a range of taxation matters including income tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and stamp duty. Clients value the ‘lawyers’ willingness to make themselves available at any time,’ and praise their ‘committed and reliable service.’ The team is also noted for its tax dispute resolution and litigation practice, which is currently representing BHP Billiton in a series of proceedings challenging tax assessments and other decisions by the Australian Taxation Office. In other recent work the team acted for British Gas on an AUD8 billion LNG project with Queensland Gas, and advised CVC Asia Pacific on its acquisition of 65% of the Stella Group.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ team is recognised by peers and clients alike as a 'top tax practice’ that works closely with the firm’s corporate, banking and property departments to provide income tax, stamp duty and GST advice on a wide range of transactions, as well as providing regulatory advice for superannuation funds and fielding one of the country’s largest tax disputes teams.”
APL 500 2008/2009
“Highlights included advising on CVC Asia Pacific’s acquisition of a 65% stake in Stella Group; acting for GE on the launch of a co-branded credit card with Myer; and representing BHP Billiton in a dispute with the Australian Tax Office over the deductibility of expenditure and the financing costs of multibillion-dollar investments that went bad around 2000. Michael Clough and Phillip Davies are recommended.”
APL 500 2008/2009
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“… ‘Market leader’ Michael Clough is prized for his ‘comprehensive knowledge of income tax issues’ earning ‘the respect and confidence’ of the major banks and corporations that comprise his portfolio of clients. He is particularly active working on the tax aspects of developing financial instruments and capital market products, audits and litigation.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“According to market sources, Peter Green ‘consistently provides first-class advice’ receiving particular acclaim for his ‘unbeaten expertise and experience in stamp duty work.’ His practice focuses on income, capital gains and debits tax and GST matters.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“John King acts for prominent corporate and financial institutions and individual clients on a variety of taxation matters including tax audits, trusts and partnerships financial services, and capital markets transactions and products. He is described as ‘a skilled practitioner who is great with sensitive and complex issues’…”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Andrew Clements specialises in income tax with emphasis on imputation, employee share schemes and capital gains tax. Commentators ‘have always found his work to be of a very high standard’…”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“John Edstein, is ‘excellent at finding innovative and workable solutions to complex problems.’Clients appreciate ‘the care he takes to ensure we all understand the options,’ and his ‘concise and accessible style’…”
Chambers Global Guide 2009