Simpson Grierson

Tax

Senior Associate

Nick is a tax expert and a charity/not-for-profit specialist who advises on all aspects of New Zealand domestic and international tax law and provides extensive general and tax advice in relation to charities and other not-for-profits.

Nick’s tax and charity/not-for-profit work is undertaken for a wide range of clients operating in various sectors, working in closely with the firm's corporate/commercial, banking and finance, central and local government, commercial property, and sports law specialists.

His tax work includes input into due diligence exercises, structuring advice, and contractual drafting for business acquisitions, business divestments, and other transactions.  It also includes engagement with Inland Revenue in relation to tax compliance, disputes and rulings, and making regular submissions on Inland Revenue items and tax policy/legislation.

His charity/not-for-profit work includes structuring advice, advice and assistance with entity establishment and registration, drafting and revising trust deeds, constitutions and rules, transactional advice, and advice and assistance with donation fundraising.  It also includes regular engagement with Charities Services and Inland Revenue in relation to compliance, dispute and other matters, and regular input into charity/not-for-profit policy and legislative developments.

Nick’s charity/not-for-profit knowledge and expertise – in relation to charitable trusts, incorporated societies, for-purpose companies and other structures – is extensive and he is heavily involved in much of the firm’s work in this area, including the firm’s pro bono program.

Recognition

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2026 Tax – Leading Associate

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021 Tax – Associate to Watch

Asialaw Leading Lawyers Guide 2018 Tax – Rising Star

English

BA LLB