Russ + Associates: Expert Tax & AML/CFT Lawyers in Auckland

Russ + Associates is an incorporated law firm specialising in tax and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) matters. The firm is dedicated to helping clients with tax, trust and AML/CFT issues, providing advice on transactional and contentious matters. With over 50 years' combined experience in New Zealand and English law, the team works flexibly both independently and in conjunction with other leading New Zealand lawyers, accountants and business advisers.

The firm is recognised as market leaders in AML/CFT documentation, policy and advice, frequently presenting papers at conferences and webinars on AML/CFT issues. They advise both Phase 1 entities (banks and financial institutions) and Phase 2 entities (law firms, accounting practices, real estate agents and high-value dealers) on their AML/CFT obligations, including risk assessments, compliance programmes, suspicious activity reports and Ministerial Exemptions. The firm also provides independent AML/CFT audits as required by the AML/CFT Act.

Russ + Associates are recognised experts in all New Zealand income tax and GST matters, with extensive experience in tax audits, voluntary disclosures, disputes and litigation. They provide expert advice on structuring matters, assisting companies, high net worth individuals and family offices with the establishment and optimisation of operational and holding vehicles. The firm also specialises in trust law, regularly advising on and assisting clients to form charitable trusts, family trusts and trading trusts.