Grahame joined Baumgartners in 2024 as a Senior Manager with extensive experience gained from over 15 years in professional practice. Specialising in tax advisory services, he has sophisticated technical capabilities that can assist with a variety of matters that arise for business and family groups.

In addition to tax knowledge, the ability to quickly interpret information and communicate difficult topics makes Grahame a valuable advisor. He prides himself on solving complex scenarios in the most practical way possible and offering solutions tailored for the people involved.

Having advised across several industries, successful client outcomes have been achieved across retail, property development, primary production, software development and investment ventures. His recent focus has been on advising entrepreneurial businesses that face unique challenges with capital raisings and incentivising key personnel.

Grahame’s commitment to ongoing learning is evident through his involvement with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, where he facilitates tax workshops for new members and keeps his knowledge at the forefront of the profession. In personal life Grahame is a proud father to his daughter, he also likes to stay active through rowing and volunteer lifesaving.

Qualifications and memberships

  • Master of Taxation (University of Melbourne)
  • Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (CAANZ)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (La Trobe)
  • Bachelor of Economics (La Trobe)
  • Full Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
  • Registered Tax Agent (Tax Practitioners Board)

Specialist areas

  • High wealth family groups
  • Privately owned business structures
  • Restructuring and capital gains events
  • Family trust and succession planning
  • International structures and cross-border transactions
  • Early-stage tax incentives and share schemes
  • Taxation advice and managing ATO review