Cases

This case concerned an ex special forces solider who left New Zealand to work in Iraq as a security contractor.

I appeared as lead counsel. The matter involved whether a taxpayer had to provide discovery of potential sales data in an avoidance context.

I appeared as lead counsel. The case concerned the deductibility of legal fees associated with the cultivation of cannabis and the timing of the assessment of income from the cultivation.

I appeared with J Farmer QC. It is the first of a number of interlocutory matters relating to the Erris tax avoidance litigation.

I appeared as lead counsel. The case concerned the deductibility of film finance costs.

I appeared as lead counsel at the last minute as the previous counsel was unable to attend. The case concerns deductions for film financing.

I appeared as lead counsel. This case concerns whether an entity was over the GST registration threshold and what should be taken into account to calculate that.

I appeared as lead counsel. The case concerned the GST treatment of debt factoring arrangements.

I appeared as lead counsel. The case concerned the sale of commercial property within 10 years of acquisition and a challenge to the validity of the assessment.

I appeared as junior counsel for the Commissioner. The case concerned the ability of a husband to alienate personal services income to his spouse.