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Michael is a Partner of HopgoodGanim’s tax practice and is recognised as one of the country’s leading taxation lawyers.

As the former Deputy Chief Tax Counsel of the ATO, Michael’s technical skills in tax interpretation, compliance and administration are exceptional. He has also held senior roles with other well-regarded professional services firms in accounting and law over his career spanning 30 years.

Michael is a well-respected and trusted taxation lawyer. He advises on a wide-range of complex taxation issues including income tax, capital gains tax, indirect tax, stamp duty and GST. With qualifications and extensive experience in the private and public sectors, he is uniquely placed to provide collabourative, practical and commercial tax solutions for a range of clients, from high-wealth individuals and small business owners to large corporations and government departments.

Michael is best known for his technical skills in tax interpretation, compliance and administration. Michael has a unique combination of experience in government, accounting and law firms, including senior positions in the ATO.

While the advice he provides is based on a highly complex area of the law, Michael takes a pragmatic and commercial approach to his work and his clients applaud his ability to interpret the complex and translate that into clear advice that can be actioned.