

Frederik Walt is the Director of our Tax and Superannuation team, bringing 15 years of comprehensive legal experience to his role. He adeptly represents a diverse clientele, ranging from large corporations to SMEs and individuals. Known for his collaborative approach, Frederik works closely with accountants, financial planners, and other tax experts to deliver tailored solutions. His expertise encompasses advising on tax-effective business structures, acquisitions, and disposals, as well as complex financial arrangements including restructures, mergers, demergers, buy-backs, and share cancellations. Frederik is also proficient in structured finance packaging and superannuation fund advice. He frequently represents clients in taxation disputes, utilising negotiation, well-crafted documentation for submissions, objections, and appeals, along with litigation and mediation. His proactive engagements with the ATO have often led to quick and economical resolutions, avoiding protracted court battles. Holding a Master of Taxation, Frederik is a Chartered Tax Adviser with a distinguished career. He previously held director roles at both Cooper Webb Lawyers and Fort Knox Legal, specializing in asset protection, succession planning, business structures, and self-managed superannuation funds, particularly for high net-worth clients. He has a solid background in tax planning concerning mergers and acquisitions, international investments, and capital raising, having successfully managed ATO objections and private ruling applications. His earlier positions at Munro Doig, Rockwell Olivier, Deloitte Australia, and KPMG further establish his expertise in handling both domestic and international tax matters. Frederik's academic credentials are complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation, a Master’s degree in Tax Law, and additional qualifications in Immigration Law, positioning him as a leader in his field.

Director / Chartered Tax Advisor
Cooper Webb Lawyers
Oct 2018 - Present • 8 years 1 month

Director / Chartered Tax Adviser
Fort Knox Legal
Jul 2015 - Oct 2018 • 3 years 3 months

Solicitor
Munro Doig
Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 • 6 months

Tax lawyer
Rockwell Olivier
Jun 2014 - Jan 2015 • 7 months

Chartered Tax Adviser
Deloitte Australia
May 2013 - May 2014 • 1 year

Tax Adviser Private Enterprise
KPMG
Mar 2011 - May 2013 • 2 years 2 months
Lawyer
Norton & Smailes Tax Lawyers
Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 • 5 months
Lawyer
F & F Van der Walt Lawyers
Jan 2001 - Oct 2008 • 7 years 9 months
Certificate, Global Energy & Resources Foundation
Global Energy & Resources
2013

Master's degree, Tax Law/Taxation
Curtin University
2010 - 2011

Masters, Taxation
Curtin University
2010 - 2011

Postgraduate diploma, Immigration Law
Murdoch University
2009 - 2009

Postgraduate Diploma, Taxation
Curtin University
2009 - 2010

Law
Deakin University
2008 - 2009
B.Proc, Law
Potchefstroom University - South Africa
1994 - 1998