Services

Geoff Clews offers independent specialist advice and defence representation in:

• Voluntary disclosures to Inland Revenue
• Tax investigations
• The statutory tax disputes process
• Challenges to tax assessments before the Courts
• Appellate litigation on tax matters
• Tax prosecutions
• Negotiating settlement of tax debts
• Commercial corporate and personal transactions
• Tax advice
• Opinions on all aspects of tax and trust law
• Drafting trust provisions
• Issues between trustees and beneficiaries
• Dealings with the DIA Charities
• Will and trust disputes and litigation
• Employee equity participation
• Superannuation law including disputes
• Cook Islands Tax and Trust disputes
• Customs classification and appeal proceedings

Solicitor referral required: Because Geoff practices as a specialist barrister, in most cases you must be referred to him by a solicitor. If you do not have a solicitor, we can arrange a referral for you.

Notarial services: Geoff Clews also practices as a Notary Public. For more information about notarial services, click here.

Pro Bono Policy: Each year we plan to be able to assist three community groups that face issues with Inland Revenue for either no fee or a fee charged at a concessionary rates. To find out more about this policy, click here. 

Important disclaimer: This website provides general information only, for which no liability is accepted. It is not intended, and should not be relied upon, as a substitute for specific legal advice.

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