Allens‘ ‘high calibre‘ team has ‘strong tax technical knowledge‘, and is routinely instructed in a broad range of complex tax work. Practice head Ellen Thomas leads on major cross-border transactions. Martin Fry is ‘commercial, pragmatic and keeps it simple‘. Toby Knight is ‘a strong strategic thinker in complex tax litigation‘. Joseph Power is another key team member.

Ashurst stands out for its 'well-integrated indirect tax practice'. The 'technically very strong' team has a solid track record in advising on corporate tax planning, transactional work and international tax matters, and is also well regarded for handling stamp duty mandates. Practice head Costa Koutsis is a key contact for indirect tax and stamp duty work, which also features prominently in Sanjay Wavde's practice. Steve Whittington regularly acts for international and domestic corporations in the finance, retail, and hospitality sectors. Vivian Chang, Ian Kellock, Bronwyn Kirkwood and consultant Barbara Phair are key names to note.

King & Wood Mallesons' tax team has 'deep and wide ranging experience in the financial services sector and is well positioned to provide high quality tax advice in all areas relevant to this sector'. The group is also adept at assisting clients in the entertainment,  energy, and technology sectors. Melbourne-based practice head Darren McClafferty handles major tax disputes and corporate restructurings. Justin Rossetto advises on multi-jurisdictional income tax issues; cross-border transactions are a key area of instruction for Greg Protektor. Judith Taylor is active in restructuring mandates in the construction sector. Michael Perez, Tim Sherman, Michael Clough, Richard Snowden and Jerome Tse are highly regarded practitioners in the tax space.

The 'very strong tax practice' at Minter Ellison handles the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious tax matters, often for public and private sector entities. The client roster also takes in names from the financial services, energy and resources, and information technology sectors. The group has extensive experience in handling indirect tax, transfer pricing, tax structuring and tax controversy matters. Based in Melbourne, Adrian Varrasso advises on large acquisitions in the real estate sector, and jointly heads the practice with Rhys Guild, Carmen McElwain, and Craig Silverwood. Rimma Miller, Nathan Deveson, and Elissa Romanin are other key members of the team.

Arnold Bloch Leibler's 'talented' tax team is sought after by major domestic and international corporations and businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and not-for-profit entities to provide support on a wide range of tax issues. Cross-border tax structurings and regulatory work are other key areas of strength for the group. Firm founding partner Mark Leibler jointly heads the practice with Paul Sokolowski and Clint Harding. Other key names to note include Shaun Cartoon and Jonathan Ortner.

Baker McKenzie stands out for its ‘truly full-service offering‘ in the tax arena. The team has a solid track record in advising major domestic and international clients in the financial services and resources and energy sectors on the full range of tax matters. Simone Bridges handles the tax aspects of major multi-national acquisitions in the manufacturing sector and restructuring transactions, and Miles Hurst and Tom Brennan are other key practitioners to note. Former practice head John Walker left the firm in October 2024.

Clayton Utz‘s team is singled out for its ‘comprehensive expertise and adaptability in handling complex tax matters‘. The group has established strength in assisting major clients in the renewable energy and resources sector on a range of tax issues. Practice head Angela Wood is well known for advising major international corporations on tax-related restructurings and litigation, while Andrew Sommer handles investment work pertaining to offshore funds. With particular expertise in acting for real estate sector clients, Keshni Maharaj often advises on stamp duty issues, while Brendon Lamers assists with tax audits. Other key practitioners include Peter Feros and Andy Bubb.

The tax practice at Corrs Chambers Westgarth is well regarded for its expertise in handling transactional mandates, and is also adept at advising on stamp duty issues. Cameron Blackwood heads up the practice; Melbourne-based Rhys Jewell advises on the tax aspects of M&A transactions and tax structurings; and Michael Carroll regularly acts for clients in the manufacturing sector. Mark Payne, Jennee Chan and Simon Mifsud are other highly regarded practitioners in the department. In August 2024 Luke Imbriano joined the group.

At Johnson Winter Slattery, the tax team is well known for its expertise in representing corporate, private equity, and fund management clients in work. Practice head Stewart Grieve focuses on income tax audits, while Matthew Shanahan advises on the tax aspects of setting up investment funds. Prashanth Kainthaje garners praise for being 'one of Australia's leading cross-border tax practitioners'. Kathryn Bertram and Annemarie Wilmore are other key practitioners to note.

White & Case regularly acts for energy companies, private equity funds and real estate investors on the full range of contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Practice head Aldrin De Zilva is 'a leading tax practitioner'; Tim Neilson, Cameron Rider, and Igor Golshtein have experience in advising on the tax aspects of asset management and tax disputes.

The team at Gilbert + Tobin stands out for its 'strong tax expertise on private equity and fund investments', and is equally well equipped to advise on due diligence issues and transactions. The 'technically excellent' Julian Cheng heads up the practice, and has experience in advising investment and wealth management firms on the full range of tax matters. Income tax matters form a key pillar of Matthew Charman's practice.

Hall & Wilcox's tax team is regularly seen advising clients in the construction and mining sectors on land tax and stamp duty matters, and is equally strong in handling the tax aspects of high-value transactions and tax consolidation mandates. Melbourne-based Frank Hinoporos heads up the practice, and Anthony Bradica and Jacqueline McGrath advise high-net-worth-individuals on tax audits and tax structuring matters pertaining to joint ventures. Jim Koutsokostas is another name to note.

The Melbourne-based tax practice at Jones Day regularly assists large multinational clients with major tax disputes, restructurings, and transfer pricing matters. Practice head Niv Tadmore is well versed in handling the tax aspects of cross-border restructurings, and Simon Bowden has experience in advising on avoidance issues. An expert in tax disputes, John Walker joined the team from Baker McKenzie in October 2024.

KPMG Law in Australia's tax team has 'deep knowledge and experience' in handling tax disputes. The group is very experienced in acting for domestic and international clients in the financial services sector in proceedings involving the ATO. Cross-border financing matters are another core area of instruction for the group. The practice is jointly led by the trio of Alexandra Patrick, Kristie Schubert and the 'exceptional operator' Keith Swan. Louise Giorgini is another name to note. Luke Imbriano departed for Corrs Chambers Westgarth in August 2024.

At A&O Shearman the tax team, which is situated within the firm's wider corporate practice, is led by Ka Sen Wong. Wong is well known for advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, acquisitions, and sustainability-linked loans, while Angela Melick is a key contact for assisting with the tax aspects of demergers.

The tax practice at DLA Piper, which is led by Jock McCormack, regularly assists with the full range of tax matters pertaining to transactions in the real estate, funds, and energy and resources sectors. Eddie Ahn handles funds transactions, while Adam Smith leads on income tax and stamp duty matters. Jun Au brings expertise in corporate structuring and M&A.

Operating within the firm's wider corporate and M&A practice, the tax team at K&L Gates is well equipped to handle the full range of indirect tax matters for domestic and international clients. Practice head Betsy-Ann Howe is well versed in advising on restructurings and tax exemption matters, and Stuart Broadfoot is active in tax matters related to debt funds. Matthew Cridland is 'an exceptional tax advisor'.

Under the leadership of Andrew Spalding, the tax team at Mills Oakley is well versed in advising on the stamp duty implications of proposed M&A deals, employee incentive options and warranty and indemnity matters. Craig Gibson and Melbourne-based Marina Raulings assist with the tax aspects concerning foreign investment, income tax, and transfer of assets.

The tax practice at Norton Rose Fulbright fields expertise in advising on tax-related corporate matters, acquisitions in the retail sector and duty aspects on investments in the energy sector. The group is equally adept at acting for asset managers in mandates. Greg Reinhardt leads the team; special counsels Stephanie Barnes and Seema Mishra have strength in advising charities and not-for-profit organisations on tax deduction matters.