Global law firm Ashurst has appointed Nathan Deveson as a senior partner in its Tax practice, based in Sydney. Nathan's arrival ensures the continued strength and depth of Ashurst's tax offering, particularly in support of the firm's Corporate Transactions, Projects & Energy Transition, and Real Estate practices.
With more than 23 years' experience as a Tax partner, Nathan is widely recognised as one of Australia's foremost experts in State Taxes, with expertise in stamp duty, land tax, surcharge stamp duty and land tax and other State-based taxes. He is renowned for his deep knowledge of complex real estate transactions and for providing commercial and financial structuring advice across a broad range of sectors, including M&A, financial services, mining, and resources.
He joins Ashurst from MinterEllison, where he has been a partner since 2002 and held a number of senior leadership roles, including Sydney Office Managing Partner.
Lea Constantine, partner and Head of Region, Australia, commented:
"Nathan's appointment marks a significant milestone for our global Tax practice. He is recognised for his extensive experience advising on complex, high-value transactions for many of Australia's prominent real estate and corporate clients. His expertise will further strengthen our Tax offering and create new opportunities for our clients, particularly in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. We are delighted to welcome Nathan to Ashurst and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our clients and our team."
Nathan said:
"I am delighted to be joining Ashurst at such a pivotal moment for both the firm and its Tax practice. Having long admired the strength and depth of the Ashurst team, I have consistently been impressed by the firm's reputation for excellence, its collaborative culture, and its truly global platform. The prospect of working alongside talented colleagues around the world is genuinely energising, and I am confident that we can deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and further develop a practice renowned for its technical expertise, commercial acumen, and client focus."
Nathan will join the Ashurst partnership in 2026.
