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George Konstas
Partner
CONTACT:
Ph: +61 3 8628 2020
Email: george@robertjames.com.au
SPECIALISATION:
George heads our taxation and corporate divisions.
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George is one of the founding partners of Robert James Lawyers. He is a Chartered Tax Advisor and member of the Tax Institute of Australia. George has significant experience providing tax and strategic advice to clients across a diverse range of industries including health and pharmacy, property development, construction, syndication, manufacturing, finance and distribution/licensing. He has also acted for many well-known insolvency practitioners and conducted major litigation.
Highlights include:
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The restructure of a financial services company with $750 million under management
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Advising a manufacturer on the tax aspects and managing the sale of a $170m enterprise
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Structuring and advising a property development syndicator in relation to a 110 apartment mixed use development
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Representing a liquidator in a complex multi party dispute regarding the underlying ownership of a major property asset and its sale
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Representing an administrator in proceedings relating to pre-emptive rights between partners of a 100 + store carpet retailer and the sale of the interest
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Representing shareholders in taking control of the board of an ASX listed mining company
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Representing multiple investors against the promoters, financiers and advisors of an investment scheme
George is renowned for his advice and strategic planning. As a lateral thinker, he has proven strengths in finding best fit solutions for clients and has earned a reputation for being adaptable and intuitive.