Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Law Partner in Sydney
Brown Wright Stein Lawyers is a commercial law firm that collaborates closely with business owners and aspirational individuals. Our long-term client relationships provide deep insights into owner-managed businesses, enabling tailored solutions. While operating across all areas of commercial law, we hold a deep specialization in taxation, frequently advising accounting firms and other legal practices. Our team combines strategic and practical approaches to resolve audits, taxation disputes, and complex legal challenges with the Australian Taxation Office and Revenue NSW.We prioritize excellence, delivering creative solutions that align with clients' business and personal needs. Our lawyers speak the language of commerce, ensuring clients work with like-minded professionals who value independence, a down-to-earth approach, and results-oriented collaboration. We serve listed public companies, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals, integrating legal advice with business strategy to drive positive outcomes.
Services
Tax Dispute Resolution
Corporate & Commercial Law
Insolvency & Restructuring
Private Advisory
Workplace Relations
Estate Planning
Litigation
Compliance Training
Tax Audits
Business Succession
Highlights and features
- We combine deep tax expertise with practical commercial insights.
- Our team includes accredited specialists and Chartered Tax Advisers.
- We deliver tailored solutions for listed companies, SMEs, and individuals.
- We prioritize long-term client relationships and collaborative problem-solving.
- Our lawyers hold advanced qualifications in taxation law.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Chartered Tax Advisers
Services
Tax Dispute Resolution
Our tax dispute resolution service assists clients in resolving conflicts with revenue authorities, including the ATO and Revenue NSW. We handle audits, objections, appeals, and private ruling applications. Our team combines strategic legal expertise with practical commercial insights to achieve favorable outcomes for businesses and individuals.
Corporate & Commercial Law
We provide tailored corporate and commercial legal advice, covering compliance, mergers, contracts, and competition law. Our team works with public companies, SMEs, and financial institutions to develop risk management systems and practical solutions that align with business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Insolvency & Restructuring
Our insolvency practice advises insolvency practitioners, creditors, and businesses on restructuring and financial distress solutions. We handle liquidations, administrations, receiverships, and unfair preference claims, prioritizing cost-effective strategies to protect client interests during complex insolvency proceedings.
Private Advisory
This service focuses on wealth protection, succession planning, and estate management for individuals and families. We integrate tax, trusts, and superannuation expertise to create multidimensional strategies for asset protection, business succession, and estate administration tailored to client needs.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation for clients ranging from SMEs to publicly listed companies. We specialize in contract disputes, regulatory investigations, and insolvency litigation, delivering strategic legal representation in all major courts and tribunals.
People
Chris Brown
Partner
Chris Brown is a Partner at Brown Wright Stein Lawyers, specializing in tax law and providing expert advice on Federal and State taxation law.
Geoff Stein
Partner
Geoff Stein is a Partner and tax specialist accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales, with extensive experience in complex tax matters.
Suzie Boulous
Partner
Suzie Boulous is a Partner focusing on tax and private advisory services, delivering strategic solutions for high-net-worth individuals and businesses.
Snezana Vojvodic
Partner
Snezana Vojvodic is a Partner specializing in dispute resolution, with proven expertise in commercial litigation and regulatory investigations.
Peter Wright
Partner
Peter Wright is a Partner with significant experience in insolvency, restructuring, and corporate advisory services for businesses in financial distress.
Questions
What areas of law does Brown Wright Stein specialize in?
We specialize in taxation, corporate and commercial law, insolvency, dispute resolution, and private advisory services for businesses and individuals.
How does Brown Wright Stein handle tax disputes?
We resolve tax disputes through audits, objections, appeals, and private ruling applications with the ATO and Revenue NSW using strategic legal expertise.
Do you provide compliance training for businesses?
Yes, we offer compliance training programs to help businesses meet regulatory requirements under AS 3806-2006 and other standards.
What types of clients do you work with?
We work with listed public companies, SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, accounting firms, and other legal practices across Australia.
How does the firm support community initiatives?
We actively support charities like Giant Steps Australia and sponsor local sports clubs to promote community development and youth engagement.