Ashurst maintains a full-service tax practice, offering strategic advice on direct and indirect taxes, corporate M&A, cross-border financing, and major projects. The team is led by Ian Kellock, a highly regarded corporate and international tax specialist who is well-equipped to advise on mergers, restructures, financing, and complex transactions. Sanjay Wavde is noted for his regulatory acumen, with a focus on M&A, international tax, funds management, and group restructures, while Barbara Phair is also a key practitioner.
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Key clients
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited Macquarie Woolworths Oxford Properties Group CDPQ Mirvac Brookfield Downer EDI Judo Bank HSBC Latitude Financial Northwest Healthcare JP Morgan UBS Scape TPG Barrenjoey BNP Paribas Costco
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ian Kellock
Other key lawyers
Sanjay Wavde; Barbara Phair