Atty. Peter Slegers

Atty. Peter Slegers

Peter Slegers leads Cowell Clarke’s Tax & Revenue and Agribusiness teams. Peter has more than twenty years’ experience in advising on tax and superannuation law, private and public trusts, succession planning, and supporting clients with reviews and audits from the Australian Taxation Office.

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About Peter Slegers at a glance

Peter Slegers is a estate planning and tax attorney, practicing at Cowell Clarke. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Superannuation Law, Adelaide (Australia) (2027), Best Lawyers in America — Agriculture and Rural Affairs (2027), and Best Lawyers in America — Superannuation Law (2027). Serands clients in Adelaide and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Peter Slegers leads Cowell Clarke’s Tax & Revenue and Agribusiness teams.

Peter has more than twenty years’ experience in advising on tax and superannuation law, private and public trusts, succession planning, and supporting clients with reviews and audits from the Australian Taxation Office. Peter has also delivered comprehensive advice and guidance to clients within the agribusiness sector on matters from restructuring to succession planning.

Peter recently co-authored The Tax Institute’s SMSF Income Stream Guide and is a sought after presenter on topical tax and superannuation issues.

Peter’s expertise has been recognised by his inclusion in Best Lawyers in Australia (2021 Edition) since 2017 for: Agricultural & Rural Affairs; Tax Law and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice.

Expertise

  • Income tax, capital gains tax (CGT) and goods and services tax (GST).
  • State taxes, including stamp duty, payroll tax and land tax.
  • Superannuation law.
  • Trusts.
  • Succession planning.
  • Complex commercial transactions and restructures.

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Slegers's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

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Where is Peter Slegers's law office located?
Peter Slegers's law practice is located in Adelaide. The firm is Cowell Clarke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Slegers handle?
Peter Slegers focuses on estate planning, 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 Peter Slegers received?
Peter Slegers's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Superannuation Law, Adelaide (Australia); Best Lawyers in America — Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Best Lawyers in America — Superannuation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice.

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Superannuation Law, Adelaide (Australia)
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Superannuation Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice
- 2027

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