Philip advises clients in a wide range of industries including property, infrastructure, agriculture, shipping, chemicals and health.
Recognised with Acquisition International’s Best in Tax Audits – Australia Award in both 2015 and 2016, Philip combines legal precision with strong financial and technical expertise as both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser. His practice spans ATO audits and litigation, corporate and property transactions, complex restructures and infrastructure projects.
Philip regularly represents clients in disputes with the ATO, including Federal Court and Full Federal Court proceedings, and advises on transfer pricing, CGT, GST and professional negligence claims involving tax advisers.
With a unique blend of legal and accounting experience, Philip is known for his ability to distil complex tax issues into clear, commercially practical advice that supports confident decision-making.
Philip is a current member of the Advisory Panel to the Board of Taxation and a regular speaker and presenter. He is the former author of the Australian chapter for the publications “International Tax and Investment Service” and “International Taxation of Low Tax Transactions” published by the Center for International Legal Studies.
Recognised with Acquisition International’s Best in Tax Audits – Australia Award in both 2015 and 2016.
Philip has been a regular guest speaker for The Education Network for many years, presenting on taxation legal matters surrounding property development and property transactions, employment and contracting of staff, complex family trust distributions (including cross-border trusts) and general tax effectiveness in restructuring and company operations for business owners and tax accountants.
2023
14th Annual Business and Property Tax Conference – “Is Your Property Project Structure Sound?”
Tax Traps and Hazards in Property Development
2022
Independent Contractors, the Tax Risks and the High Court’s Last Word
Employee or Contractor: The Tax and Super Conundrums
Tax Fundamentals for Accountants: Allowable Deductions – Core Issues in Practice
2021
Dodging the Tax Traps and Pitfalls in Property Development Planning
12th Annual Business and Property Tax Conference – “Tax Traps and Pitfalls for Property Developers”
2020
Restructuring Structures That Do Not Work: Maximising Tax Effectiveness
Annual Family Business Taxation Conference – “Property Developments and Mere Realisation: The Commissioner Changes His Spots”
Managing Distributions in Cross-Border Trusts
Advising First-time Property Developers: Key Tax Imperatives
