I focus on protecting my client's hard work, assets, family, reputation and legacy. I act as a business and family counsel and can also lead delicate legal and tax projects. As a Sri Lankan Tamil who's family left war-torn Sri Lankan because of political and civil unrest, I am passionate about and committed to protecting civil liberties, equality, free flow of information and the rule of law. I am also a dad of two, love real and vulnerable conversations about what motivates and scares us and enjoy making people laugh over dinner. I don't mind the odd glass of red wine and a cigar here and there.In my spare time I enjoy writing including for the Hoodies Magazine and wood-working.I am a lawyer and Founder of Capital Five Partners. A firm that specialises in asset protection, legal structures, tax advisory, corporate, property and estate planning. I pride myself on having a deeply committed relationship with my clients. I am valued for my strategic thinking and straight-forward approach. Always one step ahead, clients seek me out to plan their asset structuring and taxation affairs, manage bespoke transactions and solve challenging legal problems.Generally speaking, my clients comprise businesses from various industries. I typically advise on structuring a business, changing legal structures (or restructures), mergers and acquisitions, property development/transactions, capital raising/injections, inbound/outbound transactions and foreign investment regulations. I am uniquely positioned to advise on Federal taxes (CGT and GST) as well as state taxes (stamp duty, land tax and payroll tax). What I enjoy the most is planning a restructure, transaction, property development or the resolution of a commercial dispute. I am also passionate about creating opportunities for young lawyers and advocating for a change to the unhealthy relationship lawyers have with work.