The tax team at Bell Gully regularly acts for clients in significant matters throughout the market, with a strong reputation in transactional tax, tax disputes and litigation, and private client taxation issues. The group’s core tax dispute capability extends to advising clients on IRD audits and investigations, while the team also demonstrates strong knowledge on the tax aspects of financing and securitisation transactions. Graham Murray heads the team with a broad practice that includes the taxation of corporate restructurings, while Mathew McKay is a tax disputes and litigation specialist. The team further includes the experienced Willy Sussman, noted for his private client tax knowledge, and Campbell Pentney, who has particular expertise in customs and excise matters. Hayden Roberts has a wealth of experience advising on corporate tax law issues, including those arising in M&A, financing arrangements, and securitisation structures.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts‘ tax team demonstrates significant proficiency across specialised areas such as infrastructure, transfer pricing, and private wealth management. The group continues to be sought after for its expertise in M&A work, with strong knowledge of both the pre-transaction and post-transaction structuring and tax due diligence. Andrew Ryan leads the practice, regularly working with both domestic and international clients, advising on a variety of tax law issues, including cross-border transactions for major corporations to employment taxes for privately owned businesses. Further, Simon Akozu is particularly noted for his work in relation to infrastructure projects, as well as crypto asset projects.

The tax team at Russell McVeagh provides a strong offering, advising on a complete range of tax matters, including all types of direct and indirect taxation. The group is regularly instructed on tax matters related to financing and capital raising, M&A, business establishment and reorganisation, as well as employee remuneration packages, transfer pricing, and tax investigations. Greg Neill acts as chair of the department, with particular experience in M&A, private equity, banking and finance, and general corporate tax. The team further includes Fred Ward, who is noted for both his tax advice and litigation services, regularly acting for large banks and corporations.

The tax practice at Mayne Wetherell is regularly instructed by a range of clients to handle a variety of tax matters throughout the market. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Brendan Brown and Chris Harker, both of whom provide a wealth of experience across the practice area. Brown is noted for his specialisms in corporate and international taxation, regularly working with large banks and corporations, while Harker advises on significant transactions in relation to M&A, restructures, and infrastructure projects. Key support is provided by Tim Stewart, who has particular expertise in tax issues affecting financing arrangements and the financial sector.

Simpson Grierson‘s tax offering demonstrates strong expertise in corporate transactional tax practice, regularly handling work for major corporations, both domestic and international clients. The team is noted for its unique public sector and charity advice, evidencing clear strengths in advising on tax matters in these areas. Barney Cumberland spearheads the practice, with a focus on the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity deals, financing, and capital raising transactions. Cumberland further advises on tax regulatory matters, while providing specialist tax advice to high-net-worth individuals. Nick Bland offers key support to the team, with a specialist focus on charity and public sector taxation.

Buddle Findlay‘s tax team is well-regarded for its expertise across all areas of direct and indirect taxation, including income tax matters, GST, and duties. The team consistently works with both domestic and international business operations, as well as managing inbound and outbound investments. Tony Wilkinson heads the team, with expertise in the tax aspects of financings, corporate restructurings, and M&A. Fiona Heiford provides key support to the team.

DLA Piper New Zealand’s tax team works in tandem with the firm’s corporate, finance, and international network to advise on cross-border transactions. The team demonstrates particular competence in handling structuring matters under specialised regimes such as GST, across a broad range of sectors, including energy, technology, and financial services. David Johnston leads the team with a focus on M&A, capital raising, inbound and outbound investment, as well as contentious tax disputes. Max Kwan provides key support, with specific expertise in areas of emission trading schemes and investment funds.

PwC Legal New Zealand‘s tax team offers an integrated service model, combining legal expertise with the broader capacities of the global network. The team works with a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and family-owned enterprises. Helen Johnson leads the tax practice, with extensive experience advising clients in a range of sectors on their cross-border and domestic investments, including in relation to tax restructuring, acquisitions, as well as capital raises.