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Michael specialises in commercial law and taxation law, handling briefs with precision and professionalism.

Michael is regularly engaged to appear before the Federal Court of Australia and Supreme Courts of Victoria and New South Wales in a range of commercial disputes.

Michael also appears before the Administrative Review Tribunal and ATO’s General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) panel, representing taxpayers across a range of complex tax issues.

Michael has a deep understanding of income tax, Part IVA, transfer pricing, and more. Michael provides counsel on intricate technicalities, catering to a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations to individual taxpayers.

Notably, Michael has earned accolades as a finalist in the esteemed Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards for Tax in both 2019 and 2020. His commitment to excellence extends beyond recognition, as demonstrated by his previous role on the Tax Institute of Australia's Young Professionals Board, orchestrating panel discussions on dispute resolution.

Prior to joining the Bar, Michael honed his expertise as a Managing Solicitor in the Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution team at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked on Australia's most complex tax disputes.

Michael is currently completing his Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne where he has studied corporate and international tax specialist subjects.

Under the tutelage of his mentors Charles Parkinson KC and Philip Solomon KC, Michael forges ahead with an unyielding dedication to his craft, embodying the epitome of sharp, thorough, and professional legal acumen.

From 22 Oct 2021, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.