Mathew Brittingham
Partner
Mathew is a Partner in our Tax & Revenue team and head of the Agribusiness and Family Business & Private Wealth Practice, advising local, national and international clients on state and federal taxes.
- DL : +618 8235 7458
- F : +618 8232 2944
- M : 0439 293 417
- E : mathew.brittingham@finlaysons.com.au
Background
Mathew’s expertise includes tax avoidance, international tax, M&A tax structuring, tax disputes, corporate tax, and indirect taxes such as stamp duty, WET and GST.
Clients trust Mathew’s meticulous and commercially-based approach and commitment to their matter. No matter how complex or difficult the issue, he is dedicated to getting the best possible result for each and every client.
He thrives on getting results for clients by resolving disputes before they go to Court or structuring transactions in the most tax-effective manner.
Experience
Mathew has recently advised on the restructure of a Mining corporate group for the purposes of one of the group companies being listed on the stock exchange. He has also advised a US Energy company on the tax aspects associated with setting up operations in Australia and the subsequent sale of assets in Australia.
In relation to family businesses, Mathew is frequently called on to advise how to structure the passing of the business to the next generation or the sale of the business to external parties in the most profitable fashion.
Mathew also advises on difficult international tax issues for Australian and international clients, such as recently advising on the Australian tax consequences for a US resident who received income and part of a significant share portfolio from an Australian trust.
Mathew's Expertise
- Expertise
- Affiliations
- Tax Institute of Australia Member
- South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy Tax & Economics Committee
- Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Master of Laws (Taxation)
- Recognition
- Best Lawyers, Tax Law 2020 - current
- Best Lawyers, Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice 2021
- Lawyers Weekly, Tax Partner of the Year Finalist 2020
