Chris Garlick | Tax Lawyer Australia

Tax Lawyer for Tax Disputes, International Tax Law and Complex Tax Advice

Christopher John Garlick is a senior barrister practising at the Queensland Bar since 2006. Based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, he provides legal advice and representation in complex Australian and international taxation matters for individuals, businesses, investors, accountants, solicitors, trustees and corporations.

Chris Garlick advises on tax disputes, international tax law, tax litigation, tax residency issues, transfer pricing, withholding tax, capital gains tax, trust taxation and statutory interpretation under Australian taxation legislation.

He advises clients throughout Australia and internationally on taxation matters involving complex legal interpretation, strategic advocacy and representation.

Tax Disputes, ATO Audits and Tax Litigation

Tax disputes often begin as accounting concerns but can quickly develop into significant legal issues requiring legal advice and representation.

Chris Garlick provides advice and advocacy in matters involving:

  • Australian Taxation Office audits and investigations
  • Tax objections and appeals
  • Tax litigation and dispute resolution
  • Tax residency disputes
  • Source of income disputes
  • International taxation matters
  • Transfer pricing disputes
  • Double taxation agreements
  • Withholding tax issues
  • Capital gains tax disputes
  • Trust taxation matters
  • Superannuation taxation issues
  • Private rulings and objection applications
  • Written legal tax opinions
  • Complex tax structuring advice
  • Cross-border taxation disputes

International Tax Law

Chris Garlick has extensive experience advising clients on international tax law matters involving foreign income, tax residency, offshore structures, treaty interpretation and cross-border transactions.

He regularly assists clients facing taxation issues arising from international business activities, foreign investments, international trusts and multinational operations.

For clients dealing with uncertainty regarding tax obligations, residency status, international structures or ATO scrutiny, obtaining legal advice at an early stage can help identify the issues, available options and appropriate next steps.

Strategic Advocacy and Legal Advice

Chris Garlick takes a strategic approach to dispute resolution, advocacy and detailed legal analysis.

His practice combines statutory interpretation with practical litigation strategy, allowing him to advise on complex taxation matters involving intricate legislation and challenging factual circumstances.

He has represented clients in matters requiring detailed analysis of taxation legislation, regulatory frameworks and administrative decision-making.

Foundations in Statutory Interpretation

Earlier in his legal career, Chris worked closely with the late Marcus Jacobs QC, a recognised authority in statutory construction and dispute resolution.

Under Mr Jacobs’ mentorship, Chris developed his skills in legislative interpretation, legal reasoning and advocacy. Those foundations continue to inform his approach to taxation law.

Chris Garlick is acknowledged in the Preface to the 6th Edition of Security of Payment in the Australian Building and Construction Industry for his valued assistance to Marcus Jacobs QC.

Why Clients Contact Chris Garlick

Clients contact Chris Garlick for taxation matters involving:

  • Complex legal issues
  • ATO audits and investigations
  • Tax disputes and litigation
  • International taxation concerns
  • Tax residency disputes
  • Strategic taxation advice
  • Written legal opinions
  • Cross-border taxation matters
  • Trust and structuring issues
  • Confidential legal advice

Chris provides legal advice, representation and advocacy in taxation matters rather than accounting, tax return preparation or general tax compliance services.

Contact Chris Garlick

Need legal advice or representation regarding a taxation matter?

Phone: 0417 427 535
Email: clerk@chrisgarlickbarrister.com.au

Confidential consultations are available for complex taxation, international tax and ATO dispute matters throughout Australia.

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Beware of the bald-heads of the law, for there are two men whom you should never go to Court against unless you are dragged there; one is he who has more money than you have, and the other is he who has no money at all. With the former you may lose even if you are in the right, and with the latter you will lose even if you win.

(Australianus (pseudonym of K.J. Back), ‘Law’, The Royal Toast, 1920)

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(Jean Giraudoux (1882-1944) Tiger at the Gaates, 1935, trans, Christopher Fry)
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