K&L Gates’ tax practice spans planning, transactions, controversy, and litigation, as well as lobbying projects. Betsy-Ann Howe leads the global tax team with expertise in international and corporate tax. Matthew Cridland is highly regarded for his work on indirect taxes, including GST, stamp duty, payroll tax, land tax, and other transactional levies. Stuart Broadfoot advises on cross-border and domestic tax matters, particularly in relation to M&A, investments, finance, and debt capital markets.
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Testimonials
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‘Simon Leslie and his team has a wealth of knowledge to guide us through an important M&A transaction. They are very available and prompt.’
‘Simon Leslie is very knowledgeable, available, respectful, prompt and thorough.’
'Great partner access. Responsiveness and quality of written deliverables.'
'Great communication and ability to translate complex tax advice to commercial impacts and recommendations.'
Key clients
- Nuveen Natural Capital Australia Pty Ltd
- Transalta USA, Inc.
- Vanderlande Industries Australia Pty Limited
- Leonardo Interactive Pty Limited
- Spaceship Financial Services Pty Ltd
- Elka Capital Pty Ltd
- Premier Capital Partners Fund 1
- Immutable Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Acting as counsel for Elka Capital in the full process of structuring and establishing a new residential land lease fund, acting in the investment by Assembly Funds Management into both the fund and Elka Capital, through to the initial investment by the fund in two properties in Victoria.
Advised innovative generative AI company Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd on its strategic acquisition by Canva, Inc., a globally renowned graphic design powerhouse founded in Australia as part of a part cash, part scrip deal cross-border deal.
Acted as counsel for Spaceship Financial Pty Ltd in all aspects of its strategic transaction, including corporate and M&A and tax structuring and advice.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Betsy-Ann Howe
Other key lawyers
Matthew Cridland; Stuart Broadfoot; Simon Leslie