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Clayton Utz recruits KPMG Law lead
Clayton Utz has welcomed a top tax controversy lawyer to its partnership, who joins from KPMG Law.
Emma Musgrave
Melbourne-based Angela Wood has joined Clayton Utz as a partner within the firm’s national taxation practice. She joins from KPMG Law, where she was the national lead partner and ASPAC regional lead partner for tax controversy.
As per a statement from Clayton Utz, Ms Wood also holds significant tax litigation experience, having run significant Federal, State and High Court matters for both the Commissioner of Tax and for taxpayers.
In addition to the appointment of Ms Wood, Clayton Utz has confirmed her colleague, Melbourne-based Andy Bubb has joined as a special counsel.
Mr Bubb previously worked as the director – tax controversy at KPMG Law and is described as “a specialist in all aspects of federal and state tax disputes”.
“Two highly respected and experienced tax litigators such as Angela and Andy are a natural fit for our team, adding their skills to our expanding controversy practice and complementing our first-rate front-end tax capability,” said Clayton Utz national practice group leader – taxation, Andrew Sommer.
“Together they offer our clients a deep understanding of how the regulatory environment operates, and a strong track record in navigating tax disputes successfully and efficiently.
“We’re pleased they have chosen Clayton Utz as their new home.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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