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Matthew Lane
Brisbane
Partner

Matthew Lane

With more than 20 years of experience spanning both in-house and external advisory roles, I bring my clients unique perspectives combining commercial insight and deep technical expertise. My approach delivers more than just tax advice: I provide clarity amid complexity, and empower my clients to make confident, strategic decisions that drive their businesses forward. Whether corporate groups, investment funds or family offices, my strength lies in translating intricate tax challenges into practical, actionable solutions.

Partner – Corporate Tax

With over two decades of experience in tax advisory, Matthew brings a wealth of expertise as both an in-house and external consultant. His career spans senior roles within the Corporate Tax divisions of two Big Four professional services firms, as well as leadership positions in tax and finance teams of a large Australian superannuation fund.

Matthew’s deep industry knowledge covers superannuation, insurance, funds management, and banking, complemented by broad experience advising a diverse range of businesses on their tax obligations. His ability to navigate complex tax landscapes makes him a trusted adviser to corporate groups, investment funds, and high-net-worth family offices.

Known for his commercial acumen and practical approach, his clients value his ability to simplify complexity and provide timely, strategic insights.

Experience 

  • Provision of complex tax advice to large financial institutions including financing arrangements, thin capitalisation, capital management, tax provisioning in unit pricing and new product development.
  • Leading a fully outsourced tax function for a large ASX listed financial institution.
  • Managing global tax compliance obligations.
  • Tax Governance reviews and advice on best practice tax governance policies and risk management processes.
  • Transactional tax support including Tax Due Diligence, restructures, domestic and international tax structuring advice and other M&A support.
  • Complex Tax Effect Accounting reviews and advice.
Qualifications
  • Fellow - Tax Institute (Australia)
  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand
  • Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Mathematics)
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