Sladen Legal, a leading Melbourne firm specialising in complex federal tax matters, is thrilled to announce the addition of highly acclaimed lawyer Kaitilin Lowdon as Special Counsel. 

Kaitilin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm, having gained recognition for her exceptional work in the federal tax space at other prominent Australian law firms prior to joining Sladen Legal. Renowned for her strategic approach and insightful counsel, Kaitilin has consistently delivered exceptional results for a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and their businesses. 

Daniel Smedley, Sladen Legal Principal, and head of Tax said “Kaitilin's impressive track record and deep understanding of federal tax law will be invaluable to our team and our clients." 

Throughout her career, Kaitilin has successfully navigated complex federal tax issues across various industries. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including: 

• taxation of trusts;  

• transferor trusts and controlled foreign companies; 

• distributions from entities (including the application of Division 7A, s 99B and s 47A);  

• residency; 

• capital gains; and 

• director penalty provisions.  

Her experience includes acting for, and advising on, all stages of audits and reviews, including Top 500 and Next 5000 reviews. In addition to advising on requests for information (both formal and informal), responding to position papers, and preparing objections, Kaitilin has also advised on: 

• client legal privilege;

• freedom of information applications;

• recovery and collection;

• settlement negotiations;

• preparing prompted and unprompted voluntary disclosures; and

• Part IVC proceedings.

Kaitilin expressed her excitement about joining Sladen Legal, "I’m looking forward to contributing my skills and dedication to the team’s success and making meaningful contributions to our clients and colleagues." 

The addition of Kaitilin Lowdon further strengthens Sladen Legal’s position as a premier provider of federal tax legal services. The firm is committed to providing clients with unparalleled expertise, strategic guidance, and innovative solutions to navigate the ever-evolving world of tax law.