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JWS adds 2 new partners
Johnson Winter & Slattery has bolstered its tax practice in Sydney with the appointment of two new tax partners, who both join from major firms.
Lauren Croft
Matthew Shanahan and Annemarie Wilmore are the newest JWS partners, bringing with them almost four decades of combined experience and a myriad of tax expertise.
Ms Wilmore specialises in tax dispute resolution, bringing 17 years of experience. She has advised on high-profile tax disputes and litigation for a range of clients, including those in the resources, technology, infrastructure and pharmaceutical sectors. She joined the firm from KPMG Law, where she was the director of its tax controversy team, and has previously worked at PwC and the ATO.
These appointments are part of the firm’s increasing focus on growing its tax team, according to JWS managing partner Jeremy Davis.
“Clients are increasingly turning to us because of the quality of our people, advice and service. We’ve also seen a shift in the market as clients are turning to independent law firms for tax advice and disputes. We’ve been steadily growing our team through strategic lateral hires,” he said.
“Annemarie and Matthew are both recognised in the market for their specialist tax expertise. Having them as part of the JWS team will give our clients additional support on their transactions and tax disputes, while positioning the firm to capitalise on a number of growth opportunities in this area.”
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
