Offering ‘excellent, robust commercial tax advice’, Bell Gully offering encompasses the entire gamut of tax matters, including tax issues relating to transactions, regulatory changes, and private client taxation. The firm is also well-versed in securitisation and litigation matters. The practice is headed by Matthew McKay, a specialist tax litigator, and Graham Murray, who is an expert on securitisation taxation. Willy Sussman adds indirect tax knowledge to the team’s repertoire, supported by Campbell Pentney. Hayden Roberts guides clients through tax disputes procedures and connected litigation, while Savannah Feyter focuses on income tax matters.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts provides a comprehensive service to its tax clients, advising across a wide array of tax matters, with a particular strength in tax controversy. The firm offers further expertise in tax issues relating to infrastructure, transfer pricing, private wealth, cryptocurrency, and charities law. Led by Andrew Ryan, an expert in private wealth and charities matters, the team regularly advises on trans-Tasman tax issues. Simon Akozu covers tax aspects of infrastructure matters, while Phillip Chrisp advises on corporate and M&A matters.

Delivering ‘quality, comprehensive work’, Mayne Wetherell advises clients on tax disputes, M&A transactions, securitisations, tariffs, and regulatory matters. The practice is able to draw on the expertise of the broader firm to enhance its advice to its clients. Wellington-based Brendan Brown, specialising in corporate and international taxation, leads the team alongside Auckland-based Chris Harker, an expert on tax law reform. Tim Stewart specialises in the cross-over between tax and trust law.

Russell McVeagh is experienced in tax reform processes and advises clients on tax matters surrounding financings and structurings. The firm is instructed by major banks, sovereign wealth funds, investment companies, energy companies, and consumer goods companies. Seen as ‘super smart and resourceful’, Fred Ward leads the team, advising on corporate finance and structured investment products work. Greg Neill assists clients with managed funds and securitisations.

Simpson Grierson is experienced in advising on commercial tax issues and tax disputes, including advising on tax audits. The firm is also well-versed in public sector and charity taxation matters, as well as tax matters in distressed situations for insolvency practitioners and banking clients. The team is led by Andrew Matthews and Barney Cumberland, an expert in M&A, financing and litigation matters. Within the team, Nick Bland specialises in not-for-profit tax issues. Paul Windeatt is also noted within the team.

Able to draw on the expertise of hundreds of tax lawyers across a wide array of jurisdictions, DLA Piper New Zealand is well-suited to advise clients on cross-border tax matters. The firms' clients include companies and bodies operating across a wide range of industries, including warranty and indemnity insurance, renewable energy, technology, and retail. Practice head David Johnston is an experienced advisor on M&A transactions, capital raisings, and restructurings. The team is also well-versed in employment-related tax issues and employee share option plans.

PwC Legal New Zealand specialises in advising on tax disputes, rulings, and non-binding guidance with Inland Revenue. Additionally, the firm is well-versed in M&A transactions, financing, corporate reorganisations, fund structuring, and PPP projects. Assisting corporates, managed funds, and high-net-worth private clients, Helen Johnson leads the team, aiding in cross-border investment matters. Emma Richards, based in the Wellington office, is also noted within the team, advising private and public sector clients on restructuring and infrastructure projects.