Abi Chellapen, Partner

I have more than 15 years’ experience providing strategic advice across all areas of tax law.

I combine strong technical and practical skills to advise and assist clients across a range of industries, with a particular focus on funds management and property. My clients include ASX-listed and wholesale property funds, equity funds, corporate entities, and large, complex private groups.

I have been actively involved in submissions to the Australian Taxation Office and the State Revenue Office on a range of land tax, stamp duty, and Division 7A matters. I also advise other accounting firms in a specialist capacity on issues affecting their clients.

My experience includes:

• advising funds on appropriate structures to achieve optimal tax outcomes for investors, including consideration of income tax, withholding tax, and the attribution managed investment trust regime
• providing strategic tax advice to foreign multinationals seeking to acquire businesses and properties in Australia
• providing income tax, GST, and stamp duty advice on mergers and acquisitions
• advising large private groups on complex tax matters, including Division 7A, section 100A, income distributions, tax loss recoupment, and the management of tax audits.

In addition to my technical expertise, I bring strong client relationship management and communication skills to every engagement.

I am a Partner of SW Audit and a Director of SW Accountants & Advisors Pty Ltd.

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