Partner Mathew McKay leads tax practice at Bell Gully. It is involved in various tax services such as corporate transactions, private clients, indirect tax and customs matters. It has a diverse range of significant corporate, banking and finance and property transactions that require advice from the tax team. In addition, the team has a strong relationship with New Zealand Revenue Department, in order to provide better disputes and litigation practice.

One recent example of the firm’s work saw it assisting Vodafone New Zealand in the sale of its passive mobile tower business for $1.7 billion. It advised the client on all tax aspects of the transaction, including transaction structure, providing tax drafting input into all key contracts, and liaising with bidders. 

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