CIR v Peterson

1 December 2003 21 NZTC 18,060

I appeared as lead counsel. The Commissioner, for whom I acted, was successful in distinguishing the BNZI case. The case was ultimately appealed to the Privy Council.

CIR v Thomas Cook (NZ) Ltd

1 December 2003 21 NZTC 18,074

I appeared as junior counsel. This is the leading case concerning the Unclaimed Money Act 1971.

Erris Promotions Ltd & Ors v CIR

15 October 2003 21 NZTC 18,214

I appeared as junior counsel to J Farmer QC. This case was at the time the leading case on what amounts to perceived bias such that a judge should not sit.

Trustees of the CB Simkin Trust & Ors v CIR

10 October 2003 21 NZTC 18,117

I appeared as lead counsel. The matter eventually went to the Privy Council.

CIR v Erris Promotions & Ors

9 September 2003 20 NZTC 17,971

I appeared with J Farmer QC. The case sets the bench mark as to what is required for a successful transfer of a proceeding from the Taxation Review Authority to the High Court.

Dick & Anor v CIR

15 October 2002 20 NZTC 17,961

I appeared as lead counsel. This case is the leading case on who constitutes a settlor of a trust.

Latimer & Ors v CIR

15 October 2002 20 NZTC 17,737

I appeared as junior counsel. I presented the argument on which the Commissioner, for whom I acted won in the Court of Appeal. The matter went to the Privy Council.

Roma Properties Ltd v CIR

14 October 2002 20 NZTC 17,818

I appeared as lead counsel. This case deals with the application of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act in the context of a statutory demand by the Commissioner.

CIR v BNZ Investments Ltd

15 October 2001 20 NZTC 17,103

I was brought in as junior counsel at the Court of Appeal level. This was a leading case on tax avoidance.

Suzuki New Zealand Ltd v CIR

1 January 2001 20 NZTC 17,096

I appeared as lead counsel. It is the leading case on warranty reimbursements.

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