Neil Russ
Neil specialises in corporate and international income tax issues, as well as structured transactions. Neil also has extensive experience in relation to GST matters. In addition to his tax expertise Neil has a multi-jurisdictional background in banking, capital markets, structured finance, venture capital and private equity transactions.
Neil is currently advising a number of New Zealand and offshore clients about the tax consequences of available structuring options, and the tax aspects of investment transactions and asset disposals. He advises a number of clients, other law firms and accounting practices on the development of new business structures and products, and regularly assists clients with tax investigations, binding and non-binding ruling applications and tax risk reviews.
Neil has experience as an expert witness in relation to New Zealand tax matters.
Neil is involved in tax policy, and is frequently dealing with Inland Revenue and Treasury officials on proposed law changes.
Neil is also heavily involved in AML/CFT advice, and independent audits, for a range of phase I and phase II clients. He is a NZLS member of the AML/CFT Industry Advisory Group.
Neil is interested in all sport, and after a long triathlon career he now plays golf, enjoys skiing, orienteering, cycling and kayaking, as well as fishing and travel with his family.