About Graeme Withers, Principal

Graeme Withers tax lawyer Wellington New Zealand
Prior to founding Graeme 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;
  • Court representation.
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Land Transactions

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
  1. Thomas Cook v CIR (2004)
  2. Auckland Gas v CIR (2000)
  3. 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

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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)

Contact

T: (04) 478 4888
F: (04) 478 4886
M: (027) 715 5421
E:  info@witherslaw.co.nz

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