Paul Williams
Professional
Background
Paul Williams is an Associate at Speed and Stracey Lawyers specialising in taxation law. Paul has been advising corporations and high net worth individuals on a wide range of Australian tax issues for over 10 years.
Paul has published articles on taxation matters in the Journal of Chartered Secretaries Australia and has presented seminars on "Taxation Issues in Property Development". He is a Member of the Taxation Institute of Australia.
Paul has a Master of Laws (Taxation) from the University of Sydney.
Qualifications
2009 - Associate, Speed and Stracey Lawyers
2004 - Master of Laws, University of Sydney
2001 to 2009 - Solicitor and Associate, DibbsBarker (Tax)
1998 to 2001 - Graduate, Consultant and Senior Consultant, KPMG (Tax)
1998 - Bachelor of Financial Administration, University of New England
1998 - Bachelor of Laws, University of New England
Recent Experience
Providing practical commercial tax planning and structuring advice on existing tax laws and proposed changes to Australia's tax laws
Providing practical and detailed advice on income tax, GST and stamp duty implications arising from property transactions
Structuring and general Australian tax advice to offshore entities investing in Australia
Advice on taxation treaty protection under Australia's double tax agreements
Advising charities, religious organisations and other non-profit entities on various tax concessions including applying for endorsement with the ATO, Treasury and AusAID
Analysis of the GST and stamp duty implications of business acquisitions and other commercial transactions
Stamp duty advice for a wide variety of acquisitions including shares and units in land-rich entities and multi-jurisdictional business asset acquisitions and applications for corporate reconstruction relief
Assisting clients with ATO and state revenue authority audits and assessments
Preparing and lodging notices of objection and assisting with appeals against assessments
Obtaining private binding rulings from the ATO
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