Over 25 years’ experience as a chartered accountant in Christchurch, Auckland, London, New York and Malaysia. I am a tax specialist, and prior to joining Grant Thornton New Zealand I had 12 years’ experience advising predominantly large corporate clients for big 4 firms.My clients have included some of the largest corporates in New Zealand and I have advised on the tax structuring, due diligence of acquisitions and initial public offerings for a number of transactions including the acquisition and subsequent restructure of a New Zealand company for NZ$950m (making it one of the largest deals in New Zealand in recent years).I have advised on tax structuring, both inbound and outbound from New Zealand. I have strong technical skills having worked in a variety of software roles heading up development teams. This, combined with experience both within a professional services firm environment and in industry, (and holding a commercial pilots licence!) gives me a different perspective which often results in unique and innovative solutions.