Will Reay Jones
About Will Reay Jones
Will Reay Jones is a Director at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2016, currently serving in Melbourne. He has over 15 years of experience in Tax Law and actively promotes inclusion and diversity within the organization.
Work at KPMG Australia
Will Reay Jones has been employed at KPMG Australia since February 2016. He initially joined as an Associate Director and has held this position for eight years. In 2021, he was promoted to Director, where he has continued to work for three years in Melbourne, Victoria. His role involves providing tax advisory services, specializing in tax structuring and due diligence, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
Education and Expertise
Will Reay Jones has a strong educational background in law, having studied at multiple institutions. He obtained a Master's degree in Law from the University of Bordeaux, Montesquieu IV, from 1996 to 2000. He then earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Liverpool in 1999-2000. Additionally, he studied at the University of Toulouse, France, where he achieved a DESS Juriste International in International Business Law from 2000 to 2001. He has over 15 years of experience in Tax Law, focusing on tax structuring, tax due diligence, and tax advisory services for M&A transactions.
Previous Experience
Before joining KPMG Australia, Will Reay Jones worked at Reed Smith LLP as a Senior Associate - Solicitor for one year in London, United Kingdom, from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he spent eleven years at Clifford Chance LLP, also as a Senior Associate - Solicitor, from 2002 to 2013. His extensive experience in legal practice has contributed to his expertise in tax law.
Involvement in Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Will Reay Jones is actively involved in KPMG's Inclusion and Diversity agenda. He is responsible for networking with PRIDE groups across Australia, collaborating with other organizations and non-profits. He serves as the Victorian Co-Chair for PRIDE@KPMG, where he focuses on the welfare of LGBTIQ+ employees and organizes events for significant national days, such as IDAHOBIT and Trans Awareness.