Carlos Barros, the Principal of Melbourne Legal Advisory, brings a wealth of experience spanning more than a decade across diverse areas such as Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Business and Corporate Law, and Civil Litigation. His expansive career demonstrates a strong command over complex legal matters, including Competition and Consumer Law, Conveyancing, Debts and Insolvency, and Equity and Trusts. Prior to his current role, Carlos served as a part of the Tax Avoidance Taskforce at the Australian Taxation Office, where he gained invaluable insights into managing large-scale taxation issues. His tenure as Special Counsel at Macpherson Kelley further honed his skills in navigating intricate tax and legal challenges both domestically and internationally. Carlos also brings seasoned expertise from his roles at esteemed firms such as Deloitte, PwC, and Sladen Legal. As a Senior Manager at William Buck and a Tax Manager at Deloitte, he worked with a range of clients, from private companies to publicly listed corporations, providing strategic advice on restructures, transactions, and audits. His capability to develop innovative solutions to complex tax matters is widely recognised, as evidenced by his successful advisory work on significant transactions and disputes. An esteemed academic, Carlos holds a Bachelor and Master of Laws along with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, where he was recognised for his outstanding performance in quantitative analysis with the Francis J. Wright award. He continues to contribute to the academic field through co-authored tax technical articles, sharing his extensive knowledge and insights. Carlos's proficiency in tax law and keen understanding of the financial landscape make him an essential asset to his clients, consistently delivering practical and effective legal solutions.
Managing Principal Lawyer
Melbourne Legal Advisory
Jun 2023 - Present • 3 years 5 months
EL2 Tax Avoidance Taskforce
Australian Taxation Office
Dec 2020 - Jun 2023 • 2 years 6 months
Special Counsel
Macpherson Kelley
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020 • 1 year 6 months
Senior Associate
Macpherson Kelley
Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 • 9 months
Tax Avoidance Taskforce, EL2
Australian Taxation Office
Nov 2016 - Sep 2018 • 1 year 10 months
Senior Tax Associate
Sladen Legal
Sep 2015 - Nov 2016 • 1 year 2 months
Senior Manager
William Buck
Jul 2014 - Sep 2015 • 1 year 2 months
Tax Manager
William Buck
Jan 2013 - Sep 2015 • 2 years 8 months
Tax Manager
Deloitte Australia
Sep 2010 - Jan 2013 • 2 years 4 months
Tax Consultant
PwC
Mar 2007 - Jan 2009 • 1 year 10 months
Security Pricing Analyst
National Australia Bank
Jul 2005 - Mar 2006 • 8 months
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Taxation
University of Melbourne
2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance
University of Melbourne
2002 - 2007
Last checked: 26 Mar 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
