Minter Ellison advises across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, government, real estate, health, education, energy and resources, and financial services. Adrian Varrasso spearheads the practice, bringing deep corporate tax expertise, while Elissa Romanin heads up the firm's corporate tax offering, specialising in structuring, due diligence, contracts, and general income tax. Rhys Guild focuses on indirect tax and Carmen McElwain leads on tax controversy and litigation. Rimma Miller handles a variety of matters, from audit and review through to full-scale disputes, with Craig Bowie advising on corporate tax in infrastructure, energy, resources, and financial services.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team over an extended engagement have been able to bring a depth of experience to our tax transfer pricing matter to strategically guide and advise.’

  • ‘The individuals have always provided full commitment. It's easy to forget they have other matters ongoing in parallel.'

  • ‘Good knowledge of disputes and settlements. Have provided sound guidance and advice.’

  • ‘Detailed and quality services provided in a timely manner. Highly skilled and well resourced team. Great knowledge of our business and industry we operate in.’

  • 'Solid tax function, with partners who have expertise with both the Australian Taxation Office, and in-house tax functions. They combine sharp legal thinking with strategic advice needed to navigate our tax risk in Australia. '

  • 'Rhys Guild is highly knowledgeable with a commercial application, good understanding of industry practices.'

Key clients

  • Stake Group
  • Mirvac
  • Salter Brothers
  • Withers Family
  • Richmond Bridge
  • SUEZ Group
  • Growthpoint
  • Metrics Credit Partners
  • Anglo American
  • IPIC Group

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Adrian Varrasso

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Carmen McElwain

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Rimma Miller
Elissa Romanin

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Craig Bowie

Practice head

Adrian Varrasso; Elissa Romanin; Rhys Guild; Carmen McElwain

Other key lawyers

Rimma Miller; Craig Bowie