Ben Nevis Forestry Ventures Limited v CIR
This is the first case on tax avoidance to be heard by the Supreme Court. The party I represented was successful.
Cases
James has appeared as counsel in more tax cases than any other litigator in New Zealand. He has appeared in over 140 cases. They are all reported. They include cases in the Supreme Court, Privy Council and the Court of Appeal. If you want experience in arguing your tax case give James a call.
Glenharrow Holdings Limited v CIR
I appeared as junior counsel. This is the first GST tax avoidance case to be heard by the Supreme Court. The party I represented was successful.
Jeffrey George Lopas v CIR
As lead counsel I successfully resisted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Motorcorp Holdings Ltd & Ors v CIR
As lead counsel I successfully resisted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Muir & Ors v CIR
As lead counsel I successfully resisted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court