CIR v Peterson

3 March 2002 20 NZTC 17,589

I appeared as lead counsel. The litigation went all the way to the Privy Council. It is a leading case as to what constitutes tax avoidance and whether there must be consensus as to the content of an arrangement.

Glenharrow Holdings Ltd v CIR

15 February 2002 20 NZTC 17,792

I appeared as lead counsel. This case concerns the point at which privilege applies in the statutory disputes resolution procedure.

Peterson v CIR (No 2)

10 September 2002 20 NZTC 17, 761

I appeared as lead counsel. It is the companion case to Peterson (No 1) and ultimately went to the Privy Council and is a leading case on tax avoidance.

Reefdale Investments Ltd v CIR

10 October 2002 20 NZTC 17,583

I appeared as lead counsel. This is the leading case on whether the Commissioner can obtain security for costs in principle.

Trustees in the CB Simkin Trust v CIR

10 October 2002 20 NZTC 17,611

I appeared as lead counsel. The Case is the first and leading case as to the technical requirements for depreciable intangible property.

Milburn NZ Ltd v CIR

1 February 2001 20 NZTC 17,017

I appeared as lead counsel. The case is a leading decision on the capital revenue distinction.

CIR v Suzuki New Zealand Ltd

10 October 2000 19 NZTC 15,819

I appeared as lead counsel. This case concerns the GST treatment of warranty reimbursements in the context of three way supplies.

Douglas v CIR

9 September 2000 19 NZTC 15,971

I appeared as lead counsel. This case concerned the application of the asset accretion process to the proceeds of a drug operation.

Tagasoft v CIR

30 September 2000 19 NZTC 15,869

I appeared as lead counsel. This case concerns the limits of the tax secrecy provisions.

Housing New Zealand v CIR

15 September 1999 19 NZTC 15,417

I appeared as lead counsel for the Commissioner. The case concerned the ability of taxpayers to seek declaratory judgment proceedings.

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