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.
Tax Law Attorney
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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). Serves clients in Melbourne and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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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Why Clients in Melbourne Choose Keith James
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Keith James's practice in the field of tax.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Keith James's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Melbourne
A Melbourne-based practice means Keith James attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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