Previous Positions
Prior to coming to Australia, Maurice had practiced law as a partner in a leading law firm in Auckland and a consultant to a London law firm with many large, international clients. After moving to Sydney, he was for many years a senior partner with Minter Ellison Solicitors, specialising in the areas of corporate finance and commercial law. After several years in the banking department of one of the leading law firms in London, he joined Atax as a senior lecturer. He also held part-time lecturing positions with several universities in New Zealand and was a visiting Professor in finance and banking at the University of Technology, Sydney.

Awards and Achievements
Maurice has taken an active interest in the community and was largely responsible for the establishment of the Masters of Law degree in Finance and Banking at the University of Technology, Sydney. He was also a trustee of the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia. He played a prominent role in establishing the official training program for legal executives for the legal profession in New Zealand. More recently, Maurice has contributed to the research work on the taxation drivers of corporate management commissioned by the Tax Office.

Professional Memberships
• Art Gallery of New South Wales Foundation
• Law Society of New South Wales
• Member Australian Tax Teachers Association
• Vice President, Auckland Junior Chamber of Commerce
• Vice President, Auckland Civic Trust

Summary of Publications
Maurice’s recent publications include the textbook Tax and Corporate Finance into the New Millennium and articles on the debt and equity regime for corporate finance, currency swap arrangements, and Part IVA anti-avoidance in refereed journals in Australia.

For a list of Maurice Cashmere's publications please click here.