Prior to founding Withers Law in June 2010, Graeme worked in private practice and then as a senior Solicitor for Inland Revenue in both the Wellington and Hamilton offices. His legal work included writing comprehensive technical tax opinions, preparation of tax dispute documents, litigation including Court and Taxation Review Authority appearances; District Court prosecutions; insolvency and other debt related matters and Child Support.
Areas of Expertise & Specialist Knowledge
New Zealand Tax Law
Graeme's extensive knowledge of New Zealand tax law means that he is able to provide sound technical advice on a wide range of income tax, GST and other tax issues. Graeme can provide comprehensive advice on:
Tax planning;
Disputing an Inland Revenue assessment;
Dispute Resolution proceedings;
Management of tax investigations;
Inland Revenue prosecutions;
Negotiating and acting for clients in Inland Revenue tax debt proceedings;
Graeme is highly experienced and has a keen interest in land issues. Whether it is the sale and purchase of residential or commercial property, creating a commercial lease or issues over leases, Graeme will be able to assist you.See more ...
Career Highlights
Three Privy Council hearing appearances
Thomas Cook v CIR (2004)
Auckland Gas v CIR (2000)
Motorcorp and Ors v CIR (2006)
Winning compensation claim against Registrar General of Land in respect of errors of land transfer officials. Registrar General of Land v Marshall [1995] 2 NZLR 189
Winning claim for wages in Longman and Smith v Knight Check (NZ) Ltd and Bolton - successfully lifting the corporate veil.
Life outside the law
When he is not working Graeme spends time with his wife and teenage children enjoying the outdoors; tramping, skiing, camping in his caravan and walking the much-loved family dog, Will, a Golden Retriever.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Victoria University, Wellington Barrister and Solicitor, New Zealand
Memberships
NZ Law Society Rotary Business Network International (BNI)