Mathew advises New Zealand and offshore clients on all aspects of New Zealand tax law

Mathew has been a member of the Bell Gully tax team since 2001. He advises on all aspects of corporate tax law, including the tax effect of mergers and acquisitions, capital restructuring and financing transactions, cross border arrangements, debt securitisations and employee share and option plans. He also provides advice to clients on the establishment and operation of managed fund vehicles (including PIEs and limited partnerships).

Mathew also has experience in representing clients during Inland Revenue Department investigations and disputes (including Court proceedings).

He is recognised as a leading tax practitioner in World Tax 2012.

Qualifications

LLB (Hons), University of Auckland

Admitted

2001 New Zealand

Publications

Contact

Email: Mathew McKay

DDI: 64 9 916 8329

Mobile: 64 21 960 725

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Areas of Expertise

Recent Work

Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative
Advising Crown Fibre Holdings Limited, a Government owned investment vehicle, on the tax aspects of New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband initiative.

IRD audits and disputes
Mathew has advised a number of clients in connection with IRD audits and investigations and has assisted clients in disputes with the IRD (during the IRD disputes process and in Court challenge proceedings).

Pyne Gould recapitalisation
Advised Pyne Gould Corporation on its NZ$273 million recapitalisation to support it to become a publicly-listed banking and asset management company.

Managed funds
Advising managed fund clients on all tax matters relating to the establishment, operation and maturity of their funds.

Offer documentation
Preparation of tax disclosures in offer documents for a range of debt and equity instruments.