Insights & news

On 20 July 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released Taxpayer Alert TA 2022/2 on treaty shopping arrangements to obtain reduced withholding tax rates in relation to royalty or dividend payments from Australia.

In a comment article published in today’s AFR, tax partner Shaun Cartoon explains how the sharemarket’s roller-coaster ride of the past 12 months has created the “perfect storm for self-inflicted, share schemes tax damage.”

Writing in The Weekend Australian, senior partner Mark Leibler says he is in full agreement with the government that Australians should be asked to vote on whether there should be an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, not on a particular model.

Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again been ranked Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for 2022.

In this video, Tax partner Paul Sokolowski provides some tips on how to navigate a commercial deals engagement with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Writing in today’s Australian newspaper, tax partner Shaun Cartoon argues that the road to tax reform is already paved with many good ideas just waiting to be enacted. He suggests a list of “low hanging fruit” for the new Treasurer to advance the agenda.

In February 2022, the Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) regime was enacted. The CCIV regime is designed to internationalise the Australian funds management industry, incorporating elements of similar regimes in Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions.

In an opinion article published in today’s edition of The Australian, senior partner Mark Leibler explains why the political environment we have in Australia right now offers the sensible centre of politics an “it’s time” moment to facilitate the nation’s embrace of a constitutionally protected Indigenous voice to parliament.

Arnold Bloch Leibler and Israeli accounting firm, Broide & Co, recently hosted a webinar discussion for clients providing insights on tax and financial emigration issues for Australians planning aliya or with interests in Israel.

In an article published in the Australian Tax Review, Arnold Bloch Leibler partner Shaun Cartoon, special counsel Bridgid Cowling and lawyer Eileen Liu consider the Australian income tax and governance issues that arise when a taxpayer makes a gift of cryptocurrency to a deductible gift recipient (DGR).

Who says businesses can’t make a profit and do good at the same time? When the arts sector was taking a major hit during the covid-related lockdowns, a newly launched start-up made it its mission to help rebuild the sector and become a permanent, sustainable source of funding. Founded by three friends, ArtsPay is the only for-purpose payment processing company in the world, channelling its fees to support a cause. We asked one of the co-founders, Alistair Webster, to tell us more.

Tax partner Clint Harding featured in The Tax Institute’s Tax Vine newsletter explaining the ATO’s response to the High Court’s decision in Addy v Commissioner of Taxation [2021] HCA 34 (Addy).

Arnold Bloch Leibler recently hosted the Annual Conference for the Charity Law Association of Australia and New Zealand (CLAANZ) in the firm’s Melbourne office.

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for longstanding client Daniel Besen in connection with the establishment of a new private equity firm, Arcus Partners.

Newly appointed senior associate, Michelle Ainsworth, provides an insight into her background as a journalist, her career progression and some of her transaction highlights so far.

We spoke to newly promoted senior associate Micaela Bernfield about why she chose to specialise in tax law, what the work involves day to day and how her ongoing studies enhance her ability to deliver the best outcomes for clients.

Newly appointed senior associate, Jessica Wills, gives an insight into her career progression, her experience working on the Global Citizen case and some of her transaction highlights.

Newly appointed senior associate, Crosby Radburn, gives an insight into his career progression, why he chose to specialise in banking & finance law and some of his transaction highlights.

The Arnold Bloch Leibler Indigenous Solidarity Network (AISN) has compiled a list of events being held across Melbourne and Sydney celebrating First Nations art, music and culture, as well as advocating for change and justice for First Nations communities.

As reported extensively across the media in recent days, longstanding Arnold Bloch Leibler client carsales.com Limited will acquire the remaining 51 per cent of US commercial trucks and RVs listing business Trader Interactive for $US809 million ($1.17 billion).

With experience working in one of the toughest property markets in the world, New York, new property and development partner Jennifer McCosker believes the “sky is the limit” for ABL’s unique “one stop shop” offering in Sydney and beyond.

Arnold Bloch Leibler is delighted to introduce our new partner, Jennifer McCosker, who recently joined the firm‘s property and development team in Sydney. Jennifer has extensive experience in a wide range of private and public real estate, corporate real estate and private equity transactions including acquisitions, disposals, real estate finance, leasing and development matters.

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for the shareholders of leading investor relations advisory firm, Market Eye, in relation to its sale to one of Australia’s largest share registry businesses, Automic Group. The sale is expected to bolster Automic’s shareholder relations offering to listed companies, adding the scale of Market Eye’s investor relations and communication services to Automic’s share registry and company secretarial business.   

The partners and staff of Arnold Bloch Leibler extend our condolences to Shimon, Yosef and Kate, and the extended Cowen family on the sad passing of Lady Anna Cowen.