Willy Sussman

^{The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Tax, 'Hall of Fame'.}

^{Chambers Asia Pacific 2025 Tax, 'Leading lawyer'.}

^{ITR World Tax 2025 Tax, 'Leading practitioner', noting Willy's reputation for competence in indirect tax, advising both large corporations and private clients.}

^{Clients say "Willy Sussman is my first point of contact and he takes a personal interest in providing an outstanding service." He "always takes a personal interest in client matters."}

Working with private clients

Providing broad advice including structuring of New Zealand investments, the application of the overseas investment rules, tax affairs (including liaising with offshore counsel and ensuring multi-jurisdictional compliance), dealing with matrimonial matters, acting in relation to adoption and surrogacy requirements.

New Zealand immigrants

Advising on immigration issues, predominantly under the Investor categories, the possibility of meeting the requirements for New Zealand citizenship and associated matters.

Offshore insurers GST advice

Advising on how GST applies to performance bonds issued to New Zealand contractors. Divergent opinions had been provided by other advisors and the matter was complicated by the way New Zealand defines insurance. There were multiple parties, some of whom were agents, a number of whom were not resident in New Zealand for GST purposes.

Thoroughbred racing GST issues

Advising New Zealand's thoroughbred racing governing body on a dispute about how GST should be accounted for on stakes, which is likely to be heard by the courts in 2016. The consequences are far reaching and may challenge some fundamentals of GST law.

GST and Customs issues for international online shopping

Assisting a well known international brand offering goods online to New Zealand buyers. Succeeded in finding a way to avoid New Zealand consumers having to deal with GST and Customs formalities while at the same time maintaining an efficient structure for the client.

Review of Customs legislation

Participating in a review of Customs legislation to streamline Customs processes, clarify the law in a number of areas and advocate for improved outcomes for clients.