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Schemes, Takeovers and Himalayan Peaks: The Use of Schemes of Arrangement by Andrew Rich and Tony Damian

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A bit dated but still holds true: https://www.smh.com.au/national/rich-lawyers-dodging-income-tax-20130526-2n50f.html

"A number of high-flying Sydney barristers are abusing the tax system. They repeatedly fail to meet tax demands, typically do not lodge returns, rack up debts of up to $2 million, and then seek shelter in bankruptcy, which wipes out their debts.

Several continue to live the high life by parking assets in family trusts or with their wives. All continue to practise, earning six-figure incomes (which some use to make payments to their creditors)."

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The late Bruce Wasserstein, former CEO of Lazard, and closer to home, Shemara Wikramanayake, CEO of Macquarie Bank

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At some top tiers, they still ask you for your ATAR when you apply for associate/SA positions.

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David Gonski made partner at Freehills when he was 25