Tim Neilson

Counsel, Melbourne
tim.neilson@whitecase.com

Biography

Overview

Tim Neilson is a member of the Australian Taxation practice and based in Melbourne. Prior to joining the firm in October 2020, Tim worked as a tax lawyer at other major firms since 1985.

Bars and Courts
Victoria
Education
LLB (Hons)
University of Melbourne
Master of Laws
London University
Languages
English

Experience

Tax

Team member for transactions including:

  • Advising Sydney Transport Partners consortium on the successful acquisition of the 51% equity stake in WestConnex.
  • Advising Transurban in respect of the $6.7 billion West Gate tunnel project.
  • Advising Public Transport Victoria on the High Capacity Metro Trains Project.
  • Advising the Victorian Government on a number of PPP projects.
  • Advising the successful consortium in respect of the TransGrid electricity distribution network privatisation in New South Wales.
  • Advising Transurban on the $4 billion NorthConnex Project.
  • Advising Neoen in respect of structuring and issues related to investments in solar and wind farm projects in Australia, including foreign investment taxation clearances.
  • Advising the Port of Newcastle in relation to various post-privatisation transactions and ATO defence.
  • Sale by National Australia Bank of the insurance division of MLC.
  • Purchase by Resolution Life of AMP's life insurance business.
  • Various debt raisings for Vicinity Centres.
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