Russell is a Partner in our Corporate & Commercial Team, with a market-leading practice at the intersection of corporate transactions and complex tax structuring.
Russell advises private groups, high-growth businesses and investors on acquisitions, disposals, restructures and capital structuring, with a particular focus on managing tax and duty outcomes in transaction design. He is one of only six accredited specialists in tax law in Victoria, as well as being a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser, with over 20 years’ experience across both public and private sectors.
Experience & expertise
Corporate transactions and structuring
Russell advises on acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructures, with a particular focus on transaction structuring, asset characterisation and tax-efficient execution. He is regularly engaged where tax and duty considerations are central to deal design or outcome
Private groups, succession and investment structuring
He acts for high-net-worth individuals, family groups and founders on ownership structuring, succession planning and pre-transaction reorganisations, aligning commercial objectives with tax, control and asset protection outcomes
Tax risk and disputes in a corporate context
Russell advises on ATO and State Revenue Office audits, disputes and technical issues (including Part IVA), often in connection with corporate transactions or restructuring activity. He provides practical, implementation-focused advice to manage risk while preserving commercial objectives
Known for his practical approach and ability to simplify complexity, Russell is a trusted adviser on transaction-driven tax and structuring issues.
Work highlights
- Advising on the establishment and structuring of a managed investment schemes, including governance framework and investor documentation to support capital raising and growth
- Acting on transaction structuring and execution strategy for a business sale involving complex multi-jurisdictional duty considerations
- Advising private client groups on ownership restructuring and succession planning across business and investment assets
- Providing Part IVA and tax risk advisory in connection with proposed corporate structuring arrangements.
Professional background
