Areas of Expertise

Tax, Restructures, ESOPs, Transaction advice, Not-for-profits, Funds Management

George is a taxation and transaction advisory specialist.

George acts for a range of clients in relation to their obligations under federal, state and international taxation systems, corporations law and regulatory matters in various sectors including government, funds management, financial services, energy & resources, agriculture, property development and not for profit.

George advises private, public, government and not for profit clients on taxation matters, structuring, start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, pre and post-acquisition restructures, the establishment of ESOPs and other employee equity arrangements as well as equity and property fund establishments and inbound & outbound investment structures.

What others say

"Lawyer of the Year, Tax Law, Adelaide"
Best Lawyers Peer Review 2021 & 2023
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with George. He is my first and only go-to tax advisor having worked on several exits, restructures and capital raises together. If you are looking for someone who is incredibly knowledgeable, fast and efficient, I could not recommend George more strongly."
Michael Rom - CTO, Octet
"George has been a pleasure to work with. Having a legal adviser that has deep accounting and tax experience adds substantial value for our business. Being commercial and pragmatic are also some of his stand out qualities."
Dani Sher - Managing Director, Atlantic Growth Capital

Experience

ASX listed companies

Advising large private groups and ASX listed companies on business structuring and mergers and acquisitions.

ATO and state/territory revenue offices

Acting for clients against the ATO and state/territory revenue offices in taxation litigation matters and advising clients on audit management.

Advising investors

Advising investors and managers of listed and unlisted private equity and property funds in relation to structuring, acquisitions and divestments.

Advising property developers

Advising property developers on income tax, GST and state taxes in relation to structuring and undertaking domestic and foreign developments.

Private and listed multinationals

Advising private and listed multinationals on structuring inbound and outbound business establishments and acquisitions.

Tax and duty issues

Advising private and listed miners and explorers on tax and duty issues arising from acquisitions, farm-in and divestment activities.