David Weaver
How do you choose the right lawyer for you? Expertise and commitment to their craft? A wealth of knowledge and experience? A friendly and thoughtful approach to your case? David Weaver, along with his network of tax specialists, provides his clients with all the above and is ‘a safe pair of hands’, no matter what the tax problem is.
David and his team are engaged to undertake more tax cases than any other Barrister in New Zealand – that record speaks for itself.
Beginning his career working for IRD, David provided legal advice to investigators and debt collection staff, as well as representing IRD in Court. David has over 20 years tax experience and has worked within his own firm since 2010. Therefore, David has represented both IRD and now, private businesses and individuals – giving his clients a unique advantage.
David helps business owners struggling with tax debt, facing liquidation and/or bankruptcy or criminal prosecution. Utilising his knowledge of tax laws and Inland Revenue policy, David is qualified and equipped to help his clients get ‘back on track’.
A record of success
David has a proven track record of success and is a highly respected tax lawyer and negotiator. David and his team often settle tax disputes prior to cases reaching legal proceedings, as well as appearing as your legal representation in Court – this sets us apart.
David is also relied upon by other professionals, providing expert opinions and evidence when the Courts require assistance understanding the complexities of the tax laws and how they apply. This standing gives our clients confidence and we achieve successful results for clients from all parts of New Zealand.
David does not publish his successful legal cases to respect his clients’ confidentiality.
Rosie Gallagher
Rosie Gallagher is a key part of our team. With close to 10 years’ experience resolving tax debt matters, Rosie really does know how to achieve great results. She is often sought out by other professionals to help their clients resolve tax debt issues.
Rosie takes a holistic approach to resolving tax debt problems – from negotiating tax debt write-offs and settlements, to helping clients get on the right track by providing future-proofing methods and advice – ensuring the causes of tax debt issues are not encountered again.
Rosie can also assist our clients who are already in liquidation or bankruptcy to manage their affairs with their Official Assignee or appointed Liquidator. In commercial settlements, she can help bring drawn-out processes to a swift and final resolution.
In her ‘spare’ time, Rosie is studying toward her Law degree and enjoys gardening, cooking and board games with friends.
OUR NETWORKS – A TEAM APPROACH
Our team prides itself on its nationwide network of lawyers, forensic accountants and expert witness services. David and Rosie utilise all of their contacts throughout New Zealand and offshore, to assist in IRD negotiations, tax evasion and liquidation cases.
Our team knows that combined expertise makes for better outcomes – no matter the challenge at hand. Therefore, we regularly work alongside specialist Chartered Accountants who provide accounting and support to our clients, as well as independent forensic opinions which are used to defend Inland Revenue allegations. We have specialist tax negotiators working alongside IRD to negotiate settlements and can also assist post-liquidation or bankruptcy. This all-inclusive method to managing your case enables a holistic approach to solving your issues once and for all, setting you up to thrive – long after our involvement is over.