erin winning

Senior associate

expertise

  • Dispute Resolution

Erin Winning joined Brown Wright Stein Lawyers in January 2013 and practices in commercial litigation.

Erin has experience working in a wide range of commercial matters involving property disputes, insolvency, partnership disputes, taxation disputes, Corporations Act disputes including breaches of directors’ duties and debt recovery. She regularly advises national corporates, smaller owner-managed business and high net worth individuals across jurisdictions in New South Wales including the District Court, Supreme Court and Federal Court. In addition, Erin has experience in navigating disputes to negotiated settlements.

Erin’s recent experience includes:

  • Acting for a national retailer in respect of a breakdown of partnership

  • Advising and acting for a large network of companies in respect of their tax affairs and proceedings commenced by the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation

  • Advising and acting for creditors in wind-up applications in the Federal Court and Supreme Court

  • Advising and acting for a high profile hospitality group in respect of their dispute with a Sydney arts venue

  • Advising and acting for a high net worth individual in respect of defamatory statements published in a high profile book

  • Acting for plaintiffs and defendants in respect of disputes involving breaches of contract

She is currently studying Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Technology Sydney.

Erin enjoys playing netball, both outside of work and with Brown Wright Stein’s netball team during their lunchtime tournaments, and enjoys samba and reggaeton dancing.

memberships

  • The Law Society of New South Wales

  • Civil Litigation Committee of the NSW Law Society (Young Lawyers)

  • Property Law Committee of the NSW Law Society (Young Lawyers)

qualifications

  • Bachelor of Business, University of Technology Sydney

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Technology Sydney

 

articles

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Payroll Tax Implications for Arrangements Between Related Companies
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A recent case in New South Wales has highlighted an important payroll tax risk for businesses operating through related companies. The decision in Chief Commissioner of State Revenue v E Group Security Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWCA 259 demonstrates how arrangements within corporate groups can trigger payroll tax liabilities under the Payroll Tax Act 2007 (NSW).

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Sporting clubs, community service organisations and charities are in the ATO’s sights - does your sporting club or community service organisation need to lodge an ATO annual return by 1 October 2024?
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Not-for-profits entities with an ABN which are eligible to self-assess as income tax exempt will be required to submit an annual self-review return with the ATO, commencing from the 2024 income year. The 2024 annual self-review return must be lodged by 31 October 2024.

The new reporting regime was introduced to enhance integrity in the tax system and ensure that only eligible NFPs are entitled to income tax exemption.

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A cumulative fine of $33.5 million and criminal convictions and fines imposed on the CEOs have been recently handed down by the Federal Court following criminal cartel conduct.

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