Atty. Keith James

Atty. Keith James

Keith is a key figure in tax advisory, having been in significant roles within the profession for over 20 years. He was appointed by the Federal Government to the Board of Taxation in March 2004 and was appointed Deputy Chair in May 2011.

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About Keith James at a glance

Keith James is a tax attorney, practicing at Hall & Wilcox. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2027). Serands clients in Melbourne and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Keith is a key figure in tax advisory, having been in significant roles within the profession for over 20 years
  • He was appointed by the Federal Government to the Board of Taxation in March 2004 and was appointed Deputy Chair in May 2011
  • Keith’s involvement with the tax profession has extended to Chairman of the Public Accountants Committee, Victorian President, National Councillor and Chairman of the Taxation Centre of Excellence and the National Tax Advisory Committee for CPA Australia
  • Keith was the accounting profession representative on the Commissioner of Taxation’s Advisory Panel, his National Liaison Committee and the Advisory Committee on the Taxpayers Charter
  • He was joint Chairman of the working party on the National Review of Standards of the Tax Profession, and a member of the steering committee of the Pappas Carter Report that reviewed the Australian Taxation Office’s large case audit program
  • Keith was also a member of the Victorian Auditor General’s Audit Committee for many years
  • Keith has extensive legal and tax experience
  • His clients are substantive corporate groups in property and construction, energy and resources, investment and funds management, and tourism
  • Keith also advises high-net-worth families and receives referrals from many accountants and lawyers

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Keith James's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith James handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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Where is Keith James's law office located?
Keith James's law practice is located in Melbourne. The firm is Hall & Wilcox. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith James handle?
Keith James focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Keith James received?
Keith James's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2027

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