Ken specialises in Australian taxation law. A renowned expert in his field, he was listed in Doyle’s Guide to Leading Tax Barristers 2021, 2022 & 2023.
Ken’s litigation and transaction experience makes him an invaluable asset to the resolution of his clients’ disputes and in providing advice on tax and other transactional issues. An esteemed practitioner, Ken’s practice spans a wide range of taxation law, including income tax, trust law, goods and services tax, fringe benefits tax, tax promoter penalties, land tax and payroll tax.
Prior to being called to the Bar, Ken was a Partner at Mallesons Stephen Jacques (now King & Wood Mallesons) in the Tax Group. His practice focused on the taxation aspects of finance and corporate transactions, including infrastructure and project finance and cross-border investment transactions.
Ken holds a Master of Laws (with First Class Honours), a Bachelor of Laws (with First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) from the University of Sydney.
Select Cases
International Litigation Partners Pte Ltd v Commissioner for Taxation [2014] FCA 671
Hua Wang Bank Berhad v Commissioner of Taxation [2013] FCA 1022
Chief Commissioner of State Revenue v Brown Cavallo Pty Ltd [2017] NSWCATAP 189; Brown Cavallo Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2016] NSWCATAD 18