Alvarez & Marsal Tax (A&M Tax), part of global professional services company Alvarez & Marsal, has hired three new managing directors in Australia.  

This move is part of A&M Tax’s strategic growth and capabilities expansion, aimed at meeting the growing demand for global tax advisory services with local expertise. 

The new managing directors, Jayde Thompson, Paul Gallagher, and Shahzeb Panhwar, join the firm following the addition of 60 new practitioners.  

They bring experience across various sectors, such as oil and gas, mining, consumer goods, infrastructure, technology, media, telecoms, and sports.  

Jayde Thompson advises foreign investors and Australian corporations on complex tax modelling, structuring, and compliance issues.  

Her work focuses on the OECD BEPS Action Plan and the recent Pillar Two initiative for implementing a global minimum tax.  

Based in Sydney, Paul Gallagher is an expert in supporting businesses expanding between the UK and Australia.  

He has overseen large-scale global outsourced tax and finance functions across 130 countries, with a focus on the technology, media, and telecom sectors.  

Shahzeb Panhwar will lead the transfer pricing team from Melbourne, advising clients on inbound and outbound debt flows, business restructuring, and intangibles management.  

A&M Tax Global Practice leader Ernesto “Ernie” Perez said: “We have strategically invested in top tier talent for over a year, securing a meaningful foothold in the country to best serve our clients. Jayde, Paul and Shahzeb are a welcome addition to this impressive, growing team.  

“They have strong local relationships and expertise as well as experience with international clientele and multinational businesses. These senior hires reinforce our commitment to seamless service across borders and excitement around Australia.”   

A&M Tax Australia Managing Director and Market leader Sean Keegan said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul, Shahzeb and Jayde to our team.  

“Their cross-border expertise, Pillar Two legislation and transfer pricing knowledge, will be important to help our clients navigate Australia’s direct and indirect tax laws effectively.” 

“Our strategic capabilities along with these senior talent investments bolster our ability to meet the market’s evolving needs amidst regulatory changes and economic uncertainty.” 

A&M Australia’s Tax practice delivers a range of tax services to help clients manage their Australian tax obligations while capitalising on local, regional, and global opportunities.