George Hempenstall
About George Hempenstall
George Hempenstall is a Senior Lawyer and Manager in Tax Controversy at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in tax audits and litigation, having previously held roles at KPMG and Piper Alderman.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
George Hempenstall currently serves as a Manager (Senior Lawyer) in the Tax Controversy division at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Brisbane. In this role, he advises clients on significant tax audits, preparing technical tax submissions and responses to requests for information from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). His work involves collaboration with specialists in Transfer Pricing and Corporate Tax to efficiently resolve disputes.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Prior to his current role, George Hempenstall worked at KPMG Australia as a Senior Consultant (Lawyer) in the Tax Controversy team from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of Consultant (Lawyer) in the same division from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he gained extensive experience in handling large tax audits and preparing necessary documentation for ATO inquiries.
Legal Background and Early Career
George Hempenstall began his legal career as a Law Clerk at Piper Alderman, focusing on Commercial Litigation from 2016 to 2017 in Brisbane. This role provided him with foundational experience in litigation, which he later applied in his work at KPMG. He has experience litigating in the Federal Court of Australia as well as the Supreme Courts of Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Expertise in Tax Controversy
George Hempenstall specializes in Tax Controversy, where he provides expert advice on tax audits and disputes. His role involves preparing detailed technical submissions and coordinating with various KPMG specialists to address complex tax issues. His expertise contributes to the effective resolution of disputes between clients and tax authorities.