Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Navigating Foreign Ownership Risks and Stamp Duty Challenges in NSW
Foreign ownership and stamp duty surcharges continue to create uncertainty. In this session, Cameron Steele, tax law specialist with over 25 years’ experience, will explain the latest developments on surcharge purchaser duty and land tax surcharges, examine how these interact with FIRB requirements, and highlight common pitfalls in structuring property transactions. Gain practical insights into managing compliance risks, minimising duty exposure, and advising clients on cross-border property investments with confidence.
Presented by Cameron Steele, Partner, Dentons
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
Chair
Eva Vicic, Partner, McCullough Robertson
Presenters
Eva Vicic, Partner, McCullough RobertsonEva Vicic is a real estate lawyer specialising in property sales and acquisitions, vendor and purchaser legal due diligence and leasing transactions in respect of large-scale agricultural land holdings and renewable energy projects. Eva has accumulated a wealth of experience within the agricultural sector, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the issues involved in acquisitions and divestments of rural land and the importance of specialised due diligence and tailored documents that respond to risks unique to transactions involving agricultural land and assets. With this foresight, Eva is able to provide her clients with holistic, commercially pragmatic advice that address both client business objectives and legal obligations.
Cameron Steele, Partner, Dentons
Cameron is a partner at Dentons Australia, where he leads the taxation group in Sydney. He has over 25 years’ experience as a tax law specialist. Cameron has a particular focus on the taxation of property-related transactions, including GST, capital gains tax and on the stamp duty across all Australian jurisdictions. His experience includes investment structures for major commercial and residential property developments.
