Neil is a Principal Lawyer in Sladen Legal’s tax group. Neil practises in all areas of direct and indirect tax with a particular focus on the taxation of trusts, deceased estates, income and capital gains tax, and Division 7A.
Neil has also advised extensively on cross border taxation issues and the implications of transactions and dealings in the development of property. Using his technical tax knowledge, Neil works with clients to obtain commercial and practical outcomes. He has particular experience in dealing with the Australian Taxation Office on complex tax issues in a dispute resolution context.
Neil is a keen and active member of the tax community. As well as presenting on tax topics at various sessions, he has authored and co-authored several published articles, papers, and bulletins. Neil is a member of the Tax Committee of the Law Council of Australia, an Accredited Specialist in Taxation Law and is a member of the Tax & Revenue Law Committee with the Law Institute of Victoria and a Chartered Tax Advisor and member of the Dispute Resolution Technical Committees with The Tax Institute.