“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, Partner, Head of Revenue Law and Joint Head of Estate Planning & Probate
Expertise
Michael has over 25 years' experience in revenue law. As a
qualified chartered accountant, he was a tax partner in one of the
top four international accounting firms. Michael has been
instrumental in expanding 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.
His expertise includes private equity, trust law and corporate
reorganisations, as well as revenue law and in particular: taxation
of companies, trusts, individuals and charitable organisations; tax
controversies, audits and investigations; tax risk assessment and
management; goods and services tax and transfer pricing.
Michael's experience in tax litigation in particular has
assisted our firm in becoming a highly sought-after resource for
clients facing the intrusion of the ATO into their affairs. Such
intrusions are becoming more frequent, in the face of the current
Australian tax landscape and the Commissioner's increasingly broad
powers.
Michael advises on a 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.
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.
Memberships and Associations
Law Institute of Victoria
Taxation and Revenue Committee (Law Institute of Victoria)
Qualifications
Diploma of Accounting (Prahran College, now Deakin
University)
Diploma of Tax Law (Monash University)
Juris Doctor (Law) (the University of Melbourne)
Master of Property & Construction (the University of
Melbourne)
Master of Laws (the University of Melbourne)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise
Victoria