Dentons Kensington Swan is pleased to announce the launch of its new tax practice. The firm is expanding its expertise with a new practice group to cover the needs of its clients, led by tax law expert, Bruce Bernacchi. 

Bruce has over 27 years’ experience advising on a wide range of taxation issues, including domestic and international corporate tax matters, indirect taxes and employee tax issues.  He specializes in advising private equity clients, the financial services sector, technology companies and Iwi tax matters.

Bruce has advised on some of New Zealand’s largest buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, led tax due diligence and cross-border deal structuring and has acted for private equity clients, trade vendors and purchasers, and sovereign wealth funds. His expertise is often requested by major New Zealand media outlets including 1News, NewsTalk ZB, the NBR and the New Zealand Herald.

Dentons Kensington Swan Chair Hayden Wilson says “There’s no doubt that Bruce will help us build a market leading tax practice. We couldn’t be more excited to bring on board someone of Bruce’s calibre to meet the tax needs of our clients.”

Wilson continues “In a move that reflects the firm’s evolution in recent years and celebrates the expansion of our areas of practice, the launch of our new tax practice means we can provide a full service offering to our clients.”  

Incoming tax practice group leader, Bruce Bernacchi says “I’m excited to be joining Dentons and being part of its growth story. I’m looking forward to leveraging the international connections of the world’s largest law firm for our local and international clients and bringing in-depth taxation knowledge and a fresh perspective to Dentons’ client service offering.” 

Bernacchi continues “I am acutely aware of the challenges facing our clients and what they need from a professional services relationship. With the economic landscape facing uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to be in tune with what clients need and Dentons has a great reputation for doing just that.”

Bruce is an experienced and pragmatic tax adviser who brings a strong mix of technical skills, commercial acumen, and a focus on explaining complex tax issues in a clear and straightforward manner.   

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