Fabrizio Porcaro

Fabrizio Porcaro is the director and founder of Porcaro Lawyers, established to focus on tax and corporate law with a particular emphasis on small and medium enterprises and private clients. His practice areas include corporate and commercial law, where he is well-versed in creating tax-effective structures, handling superannuation issues, and advising on tax planning, stamp duty, and partnership law. Fabrizio brings extensive experience in advising businesses and individuals on both federal and state tax matters related to commercial and property transactions, as well as legal structuring, restructures, superannuation, and estate and succession planning. His expertise further extends to managing tax disputes with the Commission of Taxation and Revenue SA. Within his commercial law practice, Fabrizio advises on corporate governance, structuring, asset protection, fundraising, banking and finance, intellectual property, and risk management. He is adept at preparing a range of agreements and advising on financing issues, prospectus requirements, managed investment schemes, and leasing matters. His professionalism guides borrowers and lenders alike through the complexities of loan security documentation and compliance. Fabrizio is also highly knowledgeable about superannuation, using it as a tool for wealth creation and estate planning. His insights on the tax implications of various business structures, as well as commercial and property transactions, help clients navigate state and federal tax issues, including payroll tax, land tax, income tax, GST, and capital gains tax. Recently, he has advised on restructuring requirements for a major South Australian superannuation fund, provided consultation to accounting firms on tax implications for disposals and acquisitions, and supported a biotechnology business during a management buyout. Additionally, Fabrizio has prepared documentation enabling superannuation funds to leverage borrowing under Instalment Warrant provisions. Beyond his practice, Fabrizio serves on the board of several organisations, including the Taxation Institute of Australia's National Small Business Sub-Committee and Technical Committee for South Australia, as well as the Arthritis Foundation of South Australia and the Adelaide Blue Eagles soccer club. He frequently presents seminars on tax and corporate law topics. Fabrizio's legal acumen is reinforced by his Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Investment and Finance, alongside his extensive career with previous roles at firms like Donaldson Walsh, Lynch Meyer Lawyers, and Bonnins.