Mathew McKay

Mathew is a specialist in tax disputes and litigation, with broad experience across a range of industries and transactions.

​​​​​​​​​​​​Mathew has a well earned reputation for representing clients during the Inland Revenue audit and dispute resolution phases and in court proceedings to the highest level.

He advises on all aspects of New Zealand corporate tax law, including tax issues affecting mergers and acquisitions, capital restructuring and financing arrangements, cross border transactions, debt securitisations and employee remuneration arrangements. He also provides advice to clients on the establishment and operation of managed fund vehicles including portfolio investment entity (PIE) funds and limited partnerships.

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 names Mathew as a leading individual for tax. Clients say "Mathew McKay always delivers high quality, commercial advice, on short turn-around times. When you are in a tight spot it is comforting to know that you have Mathew in your corner – he is a trusted adviser and a safe pair of hands." In a previous edition, he is described as "technically brilliant, and is one of the leading litigators when it comes to arguing complex tax technical issues."

Chambers Asia Pacific 2021 also ranks Mathew as a leading tax lawyer. The directory notes Mathew's "very high technical level of knowledge and his ability to marry that to the business outcomes and needs". In previous editions, clients say “he is very technically sound and good at articulating complex problems and making things simple for clients," and praise Mathew for his ability to "quickly scope out potential issues" and to provide "well-considered and concise advice."​

​Mathew is recognised as a leading tax practitioner in​ World Tax 2021.

In the Who's Who Legal: Corporate Tax 2018 publication, Mathew is nominated among the top New Zealand practitioners in the Tax Controversy directory.