“When advising clients I adopt a commercial perspective based on a sound and thorough understanding of their business operations. Revenue law is in a constant state of flux and this approach facilitates active risk management of my clients’ tax affairs.”
Michael Kohn, Lawyer and Joint Head of Tax
Expertise
Michael has over 20 years' experience in revenue law. As a
qualified chartered accountant, he was a tax partner in one of the
top four international accounting firms. More recently,
Michael completed his legal training and joined our firm as a
lawyer.
He joined our firm to advise on a wide range of taxation matters
involving clients with diverse commercial profiles, including small
to medium enterprises, and large national and international
companies. His clients operate across various industries, including
retail, property, construction and finance.
Michael is currently working to expand the tax practice of our
firm, incorporating existing expertise in areas including tax
litigation, corporate advisory, not for profit, private equity,
banking and finance, and property.
Experience
Michael's recent experience includes:
Pro bono and Community Work
Michael is a past national treasurer for the United Israel
Appeal of Australia.
He was also national convenor of the Family Business Council of
Australia and a member of the King David Parents Association.
Qualifications
Diploma of Accounting (Prahran College, now Deakin
University)
Diploma of Tax Law (Monash University)
Juris Doctor (Law) (the University of Melbourne)
Michael is currently completing his Masters of Property &
Construction at the University of Melbourne.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise
Victoria