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THE AUCKLAND office of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts has welcomed a new special counsel in Judith Spells.The trans-Tasman firm has appointed Spells to its national tax practice, where she will work…
THE AUCKLAND office of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts has welcomed a new special counsel in Judith Spells.
Spells is an experienced tax practitioner who advises clients on a wide range of legal tax issues, both contentious and non-contentious. Since arriving in New Zealand in 2002 she has practised as a solicitor at the Inland Revenue Department and as a manager in the tax team of an Auckland accounting firm.
Prior to this, Spells was a partner with Davenport Lyons in the UK.
Spells brings a wealth of experience in tax planning, both domestic and cross-border. Her expertise includes advising on disputes and the negotiation of settlements with the Inland Revenue Department, and interpretation and application of tax treaties. Spells has also developed a depth of expertise in advising on trust law, both contentious and non-contentious.