With more than 18 years of experience, Mr. Panhwar has assisted clients in various industries ranging from capital-intensive industries such as oil and gas, mining and infrastructure to intangible-driven industries such as technology and consumer goods.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Panhwar spent two years as a Partner with PWC Australia in its Tax Controversy practice, assisting clients with managing revenue authority interactions. Previously, he spent almost eight years with the Australian Taxation Office, serving most recently as an Assistant Commissioner and leading the International Tax Structuring practice. Mr. Panhwar was responsible for related party financing, thin capitalisation, procurement hubs, anti-hybrid provisions and Pillar 2. He was also a competent authority and negotiated some of Australia’s largest APAs and MAPs.

Mr. Panhwar earned bachelor’s degrees in law and commerce and a master’s degree in law from the University of Melbourne. He is a practising solicitor in the State of Victoria.