We are tax law experts
Our lawyers provide clear advice and identify solutions, whether your matter requires specialist advice, assistance with responding to reviews or audits, or litigation with the revenue authorities.
Our principals have been recognised as leading tax lawyers by Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers.
We are trusted
Tax advice
We provide expert, timely and clear advice on a range of difficult tax issues including international tax issues, income tax, CGT, GST, withholding taxes, fringe benefits tax, payroll tax, stamp duty, land tax.
Tax audits and objections
We help clients respond to review and audit activity from the ATO and State revenue authorities. Where assessments are issued following a review or audit, we represent clients in objections to those assessments.
Tax litigation
We represent clients who want to dispute tax decisions in the Court or Tribunal. Often, tax disputes can be resolved before a Court or Tribunal hearing; however, where this is not possible, our team has a consistent record of advising on effective strategies to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
Quy – new residency risks for Australians working overseas
Mr Quy lived and worked in Dubai for more than five years. The Tribunal (eventually) accepted that he did not reside in Australia under the
HLS Tax Law recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings
HLS Tax Law is proud to be recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for tax law in Queensland.
Crypto assets
Income tax consequences on airdropped crypto assets and wrapping crypto assets
Ways we help our clients
We are recognised leading tax practitioners in Australia, with demonstrated success in handling large-scale, complex and sensitive tax issues in Australia and abroad.
We service all taxpayers and their advisers, including high net-worth individuals, large corporations and private businesses, collaborating with professional advisers and other specialist lawyers where required.
Sales of subdivided property can have different tax consequences depending on the property and how the deal is structured. We commonly advise on income tax, GST and stamp duty in relation to property developments.
Fletch Heinemann
Principal
Navigating the regulations relevant to SMSFs can be tricky! We help clients with disputes about disqualification decisions and the tax issues associated with SMSFs.
Sarah Lancaster
Principal
Payroll tax grouping can have significant implications for businesses. We help businesses challenge grouping decisions by the Commissioner, Tribunals, and Courts, including obtaining exclusion orders to de-group certain businesses from a payroll tax group.
Murray Shume
Principal
Moving overseas can have significant tax consequences. We help clients work through their residency position, and the tax consequences for their Australian companies, trusts and SMSFs.
Hannah Bobby
Associate