Michael Butler is Head Partner of Finlaysons Tax & Revenue Group.  Michael advises domestic and foreign clients on federal, international and state tax matters, including corporate restructurings, cross-border investment, property & wine taxation, superannuation, trusts, and estate & succession planning.

Michael is a past Chair of Tax Institute’s SA State Council and IPBA’s Tax Law Committee.  He is currently IPBA Jurisdictional Council Member—Australia.

Michael has been recognized in Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers Australia as a Leading Tax & Superannuation Lawyer, including “Pre-Eminent Tax Lawyer—South Australia 2018”, “Adelaide Lawyer of the Year—Trust and Estates 2022” and “Adelaide Lawyer of the Year—Superannuation Law 2021.”

In 2024, Michael was awarded Honorary Life Membership of The Tax Institute of Australia.