Mike Benetello > Bowmans > Johannesburg, South Africa > Lawyer Profile

Bowmans
11 ALICE LANE
SANDTON
JOHANNESBURG 2146
South Africa

Work Department

Corporate

Position

Executive Tax; Co-head Tax

Career

Mike Benetello is the co-head of Bowmans’ Johannesburg office Tax Practice.

His wide-ranging tax-related experience includes matters in the fields of mining, corporate restructurings, debt and capital restructures, private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, procurement of tax rulings, international tax planning and taxation aspects of business rescue.

Mike is a past chairperson of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) National Tax Committee.

He is also actively involved in matters relating to tax policy in South Africa.

He is a registered Chartered Accountant (South Africa). He has an Honours degree in Accounting and a Higher Diploma in Tax Law from the University of Johannesburg (RAU at the time of qualification).

Lawyer Rankings

South Africa > Tax

The highly-regarded practice at Bowmans is well-versed in handling a wide range of complex tax matters, with noted strength in tax litigation and the tax aspects of international trade. Barry Garven advises on corporate and international tax matters, as well as tax dispute resolution; he co-heads the department with Mike Benetello, an expert in advising on mining taxation, the tax aspects of business rescue, private equity and mergers and acquisitions. Wally Horak‘s broad experience includes transfer pricing, exchange control and the development of tax-efficient structures for inbound and outbound investments. Kelly Wright is sought after for her expertise in assisting corporate clients and financial institutions with tax litigation. Alan Keep, Robyn Berger and Esther Geldenhuys are also practitioners to note.