17 May 2024
Australian Federal Budget 2024: key taxation matters for large business and investorsRead moreAnnemarie WilmoreJulian Wan
A University medallist in law from Sydney University and a Masters graduate from The University of London, Richard has over 40 years’ experience in the areas of taxation, corporate and commercial law.
He has advised Australian & foreign companies throughout his professional career. He has advised multinational companies in negotiations for Advance Pricing Agreements, he has advised on preparations for Senate Committee hearings and he has acted on transfer pricing reviews and audits. He has particular experience in corporate structuring, cross border investment, mergers and acquisitions and property trust structures. Richard has also advised on a wide variety of capital raisings by groups in the tourism industry, banking industry, retail and manufacturing.
Work highlights
Johnson & Johnson Group (and six of their companies)
Entry into the Advance Pricing Agreements for all business units operating in Australia.
Litigation
Representing multinational and Australian taxpayers on income tax and payroll tax disputes.
Audits
Managed some of the most complex and wide-ranging taxation audits conducted by the Australian Taxation Office, including Wickenby related audits.
Private and public charitable foundations
Sits on boards of a number of public and private charitable foundations.
Multinational companies
Intangible payments legislation and preparation for Advance Pricing Agreements and for appearances at Senate Committee Hearings and advised on transfer pricing reviews and audits of multinational companies.
Australian franchises
Advised on structure of Australia-wide franchise arrangements.