Tax
Firm Ranking: Band 2, Chambers Global 2011
“The two partner group is praised for the ‘superb quality of tax advice’ rendered, especially in the context of banking and finance and corporate transactions. The team acted for the Public Investment Corporation in relation to loan and share transactions worth ZAR21 billion and it also advised Rio Rinto/BHB Billiton on the BEE restructuring of their South African interests.” Chambers Global 2011
Our tax team provides expert advice on all commercial tax aspects, including direct and indirect taxes, international tax, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, financing and refinancing activities.
The team is headed by Andrew Wellsted. The mix of accounting and legal professionals in our team allows an in-depth understanding of practical business issues and the impact that taxes have on business decisions and operations.
We are ranked highly by international publications like Chambers Global, Best Lawyers and Legal 500.
Our tax directors have a solid reputation for sound tax planning, tax advice and well documented experience in negotiating and resolving tax disputes. Their credibility and reputation allow them direct access to the highest levels within the South African Revenue Service and National Treasury and they are well placed to take, and have taken on many occasions, issues of tax policy to the correct level of Government for effective resolution.
Our tax services include
- Income Tax (in all its facets);
- Value-added Tax;
- Tax disputes and litigation, including representing clients during SARS audits and managing the audit;
- Mergers and acquisitions;
- Structured finance;
- International tax;
- Corporate restructuring;
- Estate Planning and Donations tax;
We offer
- Tax Directors with a solid reputation for sound tax planning, tax advice and well documented experience in negotiating and resolving tax disputes. Their credibility and reputation allow them direct access to the highest levels within the South African Revenue Service and National Treasury and they are well placed to take, and have taken on many occasions, issues of tax policy to the correct level of Government for effective resolution.