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ABA Legal Group adds tax specialist
Tax, corporate and commercial law firm ABA Legal Group has welcomed a senior R&D tax manager from KPMG.
Jerome Doraisamy
Kymberly Dryden (pictured) has joined ABA Legal Group from KPMG’s R&D tax and government grants advisory team, bringing with her “an impressive track record to the business, with industry expertise covering the areas of medtech, pharmaceutical, software and engineering, [and] her experience also includes work within the Advance/Overseas Findings Certification process and the implementation of R&D governance frameworks and reporting systems”, the firm said.
ABA founder and director Andrew Antonopoulos said that this latest appointment illustrates the firm’s commitment to becoming an industry leader in the Australian innovation landscape.
“Kymberly’s joining marks a significant chapter for the business as we continue to focus on becoming the legal and advisory partner of choice for innovative Australian businesses and international firms looking to conduct R&D activities in this country,” he said.
“Kymberly’s experience partnering with some of the fastest-growing medtech, pharmaceutical, software and engineering businesses in Australia augments the strengths of our existing team led by former KPMG director Renee Levings. This appointment further highlights how the shift to a more dispersed workforce allows a firm of our size located on the Gold Coast to attract top-tier talent and compete on a national scale.”
Speaking about her move, Ms Dryden added that she is excited to provide a more bespoke and agile approach to guiding R&D tax incentive clients through their innovation journey.
ABA Legal Group is a law firm specialising in tax, corporate and commercial law with a particular focus on international taxation, the R&D tax incentive, corporate advisory and governance.
“My decision to join ABA Legal Group is driven by my desire to deliver a bespoke service in a flexible environment that aligns with the type of clients I am passionate about partnering with,” she said.
“Undeniably, the move to a dispersed workforce model also played a part in this decision, in that it empowers senior staff to work with firms situated outside the capitals — without taking a backward step career-wise.
“I am looking forward to the next phase of my career as part of the team and am excited about the journey ahead in firmly establishing the business as one of the leading providers of R&D tax incentive and grants advice and guidance in the country.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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