Former BDO Tax Partner joins DLA Philips Fox in Melbourne office

Australian business law firm DLA Phillips Fox, which is due to integrate with global law firm DLA Piper on 1 May, has welcomed new partner, James Newnham, to its corporate practice in Melbourne this week.

James Newnham is a corporate tax specialist with more than 13 years experience consulting to leading Australian companies and foreign owned corporations operating in Australia. Previously a partner at BDO, he has also worked at Minter Ellison and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Tony Holland, Chief Executive of DLA Phillips Fox, said “We are delighted to welcome our newest partner and a well respected tax specialist to the firm.”

David Morris, Head of DLA Phillips Fox’s corporate practice said “As we continue to grow our corporate and commercial practice and advise on increasingly complex and high profile transactions, our clients are demanding specialist tax advice.

“It is wonderful to have someone of James’ calibre join the firm. He brings not only years of expertise but also strong corporate connections,” he said.

James’ tax structuring experience stems from advising on various transactions including mergers, demergers, capital restructures, IPOs, private equity acquisitions and sales, share buy-backs, employee share schemes, stapling, international restructures and cross-border acquisitions.