Carlos Barros

Carlos Barros, the Principal of Melbourne Legal Advisory, brings a wealth of experience spanning more than a decade across diverse areas such as Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Business and Corporate Law, and Civil Litigation. His expansive career demonstrates a strong command over complex legal matters, including Competition and Consumer Law, Conveyancing, Debts and Insolvency, and Equity and Trusts. Prior to his current role, Carlos served as a part of the Tax Avoidance Taskforce at the Australian Taxation Office, where he gained invaluable insights into managing large-scale taxation issues. His tenure as Special Counsel at Macpherson Kelley further honed his skills in navigating intricate tax and legal challenges both domestically and internationally. Carlos also brings seasoned expertise from his roles at esteemed firms such as Deloitte, PwC, and Sladen Legal. As a Senior Manager at William Buck and a Tax Manager at Deloitte, he worked with a range of clients, from private companies to publicly listed corporations, providing strategic advice on restructures, transactions, and audits. His capability to develop innovative solutions to complex tax matters is widely recognised, as evidenced by his successful advisory work on significant transactions and disputes. An esteemed academic, Carlos holds a Bachelor and Master of Laws along with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, where he was recognised for his outstanding performance in quantitative analysis with the Francis J. Wright award. He continues to contribute to the academic field through co-authored tax technical articles, sharing his extensive knowledge and insights. Carlos's proficiency in tax law and keen understanding of the financial landscape make him an essential asset to his clients, consistently delivering practical and effective legal solutions.