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Andrew Sommer CTA

Andrew Sommer, CTA, is an expert in indirect taxation, with a particular specialty in complex GST issues. He is called upon to advise on all aspects of the GST for any major projects or transactions. He advises clients on financial structuring (including securitisation), property dealings and commercial transactions. Andrew has extensive experience in conducting and managing disputes with revenue authorities. Although Andrew’s practice is primarily focused on GST, he has also worked in a range of other taxation areas, including income tax, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax and R&D tax incentives. Andrew has more than 30 years experience in indirect tax, having started in the Sales Tax group of Ernst & Young and having spent almost three decades in the Tax group at Clayton Utz. Andrew has taught postgraduate courses in taxation for both the University of New South Wales and Sydney University and served for 12 years on the ATO’s Public Advice and Guidance Panel. - Current at 06 July 2026