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

Graham has been a member of the Bell Gully tax division since 2005.

He advises on all aspects of corporate income tax, including the taxation of corporate restructuring and financing transactions, M&A transactions and cross border arrangements.  He has particular expertise in funds management and PIE taxation, and an interest in the taxation aspects of limited partnership and look-through companies. Graham also advises on tax issues for new migrants to New Zealand.

He has assisted in obtaining determinations and rulings from the Inland Revenue Department, and in advising on a number of tax disputes.

Qualifications

LLB (Hons), BCom (Hons), University of Auckland

Admitted

2005 New Zealand

Publications

Contact

Email: Graham Murray

DDI: +64 9 916 8832

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Areas of Expertise

Work Highlights

Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Fund's joint venture deal with Infratil
Advised the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation Fund on a $696.5 million joint venture deal with Infratil for the acquisition of Shell New Zealand's refining and downstream business.

Securisations
Advising various financial institutions and trustees in relation to the taxation implications of securitisation transactions.

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

Look through vehicles
Advising on various business structures incorporating the use of New Zealand limited partnerships and look through companies.

Inland Revenue Department disputes
Advising corporate clients in relation to various disputes with the Inland Revenue Department.

Credit Suisse
Advised on the first capital protected equity product to be accepted by the Inland Revenue Department for use of the Fair Divided Rate method of taxation under the foreign investment fund regime.