George Bassil is a special counsel based in Sydney, advising on Australian and international corporate and finance tax. His practice spans advisory, transactional and tax controversy work.
George advises on the domestic and cross-border tax aspects of inbound and outbound investment, public and private M&A, and corporate and trust restructures. He also has significant experience in fund establishment and investment, acting for managed funds. In finance, he advises on debt capital markets and on corporate, structured and project financings.
His clients include ASX-listed and unlisted corporates, private equity sponsors, Australian and offshore funds, and superannuation and financial services institutions. He also works across projects and real estate.
George also has experience advising high net worth individuals and family offices on a wide range of Australian and cross-border tax matters. This includes structuring and establishing private investment vehicles and funds, advising on philanthropic and charitable giving.