Geof works alongside our partners (including corporate, tax and the wider partnership) to support clients on complex tax, regulatory and strategic commercial issues. He brings a pragmatic, commercially focused approach, working closely with partners in our market leading corporate and commercial division and client executive teams to support informed decision-making on high-stakes issues, providing additional strategic insight where it adds the greatest value to clients.
Geof is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading tax practitioners. He was a tax partner at PwC for 17 years, advising major corporates, investors and public sector organisations on complex tax and governance matters. He also served on the firm’s Executive and Board for 10 years. Since stepping down from PwC in 2023, Geof has focused on a portfolio of advisory, governance and policy roles, maintaining a strong presence across the New Zealand tax and regulatory landscape. He is a regular independent commentator on tax policy and has contributed to several significant government initiatives, including the Tax Working Group established by Sir Michael Cullen.
Working as part of our client teams, Geof provides strategic input where we are advising our clients, including on:
Structuring and risk management for significant commercial transactions
Tax policy developments and implications for business
Governance and board-level decision-making
Engagement
He brings a highly experienced, independent perspective to matters where technical tax, policy and commercial considerations intersect.
Geof continues to advise a range of organisations on tax and strategic issues, including industry bodies, listed entities and privately owned businesses.
Affiliations
Advisory Board Chair, Height PM
Director, Tax Management New Zealand Ltd
Director, LawCyborg
Trustee, Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation
Member, Limited Partnership Advisory Committee – Outset Ventures Fund II
