Mark West

Mark West is a highly accomplished legal professional renowned for his expertise in taxation law. As a Principal, he brings an impressive breadth of experience, having qualified as a lawyer, chartered accountant, and chartered tax adviser. Mark's comprehensive knowledge spans various areas of tax including income tax, capital gains tax, goods and services tax, fringe benefits tax, payroll tax, and land tax. Mark excels in advising on complex legal matters involving taxation law, from applications for private, class, or product rulings to assisting with tax audits and negotiating settlements with the ATO and State revenue authorities. His proficiency extends to providing insightful tax advice on restructures, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity fundraisings. He has adeptly represented clients in significant tax cases before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Full Federal Court. Conducting thorough tax due diligence reviews and prudential reviews, Mark offers well-considered opinions on uncertain or reportable tax positions. He serves a diverse clientele including high net-worth individuals, private groups, and listed company groups across sectors such as engineering, investment funds, information technology, and property. Notably, he is regarded as an authority on taxation issues within the retirement living sector and extends his expertise to taxation matters for the non-profit sector, including private ancillary foundations. Mark is also a sought-after speaker, regularly delivering training and presentations on taxation matters to accounting and legal firms and professional and industry bodies. His excellence in the field has been consistently recognised, having been named a Market Leader in Doyles Guide for Leading Tax Lawyers in Queensland and acknowledged by Best Lawyers in Australia for his contributions to Tax Law and Retirement Villages and Senior Living Law. A fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Chartered Tax Adviser, he remains actively involved with the Queensland Law Society and the Law Council of Australia's Taxation Committee.