About
Gaurav
Gaurav Chitnis joined HLB Mann Judd Perth in July 2023 as a Partner and head of Tax Advisory Services at HLB Mann Judd Perth. With over 20 years of experience as a tax specialist, Gaurav has established himself as a trusted and highly sought-after professional, advising privately-owned businesses, SMEs and corporate groups on complex taxation matters including business restructures, trusts, CGT, succession and ATO matters.
Before joining HLB Mann Judd, Gaurav was a Tax Principal at a well-known taxation consultancy practice in Perth. As a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser, and lawyer admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia, Gaurav possesses a unique blend of qualifications that enable him to provide comprehensive and valuable advice to his clients.
Throughout his career, Gaurav has developed a specialisation in several key areas for SMEs and corporate groups, including business restructures, taxation of trusts, CGT concessions and exemptions, cross-border tax issues, tax consolidation, anti-avoidance provisions, and tax implications of M&A and divestments. Gaurav also supports clients in managing ATO reviews, audits, and disputes.
In addition to his client work, Gaurav actively contributes to the tax community through various avenues. He is a regular presenter at state and national tax forums, where he shares his knowledge and insights with fellow professionals. Gaurav’s expertise has also led him to serve as a guest lecturer at Curtin Law School, where he imparts his wisdom to aspiring tax professionals. He is a WA State Councillor of The Tax Institute, and an advisory member of the ATO’s Private Groups Stewardship Group.
Gaurav’s extensive experience and specialist tax expertise strengthens HLB Mann Judd Perth's Tax Advisory Services division, providing clients with expert guidance in navigating complex tax matters.
Areas of expertise
- Business restructures
- Taxation of trusts
- CGT concessions and exemptions
- Cross-border tax issues
- Tax consolidation
- Loss integrity rules
- Anti-avoidance provisions
- Mergers, acquisitions, and divestments
- ATO audits and disputes
Qualifications & memberships
- Bachelor of Commerce, Curtin University
- Juris Doctor, The University of Western Australia
- Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law
- Chartered Tax Adviser, The Taxation Institute
- Certified Practising Accountant, CPA Australia
- CPD Committee Member, The Tax Institute
- WA State Councillor, The Tax Institute
- Advisory Member, ATO Private Groups Stewardship Group