Hall & Wilcox is a recognised force in the mid-market, offering strength in tax structuring, compliance, advisory matters, and dispute resolution. The practice is well-placed to support private businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices, as well as large corporates and institutions. The group is jointly steered by Melbourne-based Frank Hinoporos, who handles direct tax, international structuring, and business transactions, and Sydney’s Jim Koutsokostas, who works across securitisation, infrastructure, cross-border mandates, and development arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- 'I have been using the services of Hall & Wilcox extensively and have referred numerous clients to them over the past ten years. I find all staff demonstrate a high level of professionalism and knowledge within their specified industry sectors.'
- 'The team's knowledge is far greater than other lawyers I have used in the past, and I have the utmost confidence in the advice they provide.'
- 'Communication with Hall & Wilcox is easy. I always know the status of client matters, and the team is easily accessible if needed.'
- 'Billing is always transparent. Clients who use the services of Hall & Wilcox are fully informed of costs and any changes.'
- 'The firm's clients can expect truly individual and careful attention from the firm's partners. Each of them knows the matters and the clients' businesses intimately.'
- 'The partners ensure that senior lawyers cultivate a close relationship with the clients. Clients can expect to be guided through taxation audits or litigation closely and skilfully.'
Key clients
- Commissioner of Taxation (Australian Tax Office)
- Integrity Life Australia Limited
- Australian Unity
- Victorian Pride Centre
Work highlights
Acted for a high-net-worth client in a pre-litigation tax audit, one of the most significant private group audits in Australia.
Advised Australian Unity on the merger of two mutual life insurers under the Financial Sector (Transfer and Restructure) Act 1999 (Cth), marking the first consolidation of mutual life companies in Australia and reinforcing the firm’s reputation in insurance restructuring.
Advised Integrity Life on the transfer of its retail business to AIA Australia through a scheme under Part 9 of the Life Insurance Act 1995 (Cth), the standard mechanism for transferring life insurance policies.
Practice head
Frank Hinoporos; Jim Koutsokostas