Chiara Whelan

Chiara’s blend of academic excellence and hands-on experience makes her a valued asset to clients navigating complex commercial matters.

Chiara is a Lawyer in Madgwicks’ Corporate and Commercial team, bringing a proactive and commercially minded approach to every matter she handles. Since her admission to practice in early 2024, she has worked across a broad range of corporate, commercial and tax matters, developing strong foundations in business advisory and transactional work.

Chiara has gained valuable experience working closely with small to medium-sized enterprises and business owners, giving her a practical understanding of her clients’ objectives and the challenges they face. Her hands-on experience and strategic mindset enable her to deliver thoughtful, tailored advice that aligns with commercial outcomes.

Chiara has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from La Trobe University (2022).

Focus Areas

  • Corporate structuring
  • Corporate/tax restructuring
  • General commercial contracting
  • Land tax, duty objections and advice
  • Mergers and acquisitions

Notable Matters

  • Acting for a taxpayer in Supreme Court and Court of Appeal proceedings (for land tax dispute).
  • Experience acting for both purchasers and vendors in sales and acquisitions of small to medium sized businesses.
  • Objecting to land tax assessments and providing advice in relation to the availability of land tax exemptions.
  • Acting for SMEs in corporate restructures (involving providing advice and drafting contracts).
  • Providing CGT advice, particularly in relation to small business concessions.

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April 22, 2026
The Full Federal Court has delivered an important decision on the scope of fringe benefits tax (FBT) in the context of closely held family business structures in SEPL Pty Ltd as trustee of the SFT Trust v Commissioner of Taxation [2026] FCAFC 36, providing welcome guidance for private groups.