PBL Law Group Bolsters Private Wealth and Tax Practice with New Partner Anthony Watson
[Sydney, NSW/ Australia] – December 1, 2025 – PBL Law Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Watson
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Anthony Watson is a Partner in PBL Law Group’s International Estate Planning & Private Wealth practice. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, including nearly three decades as a partner at Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills, Anthony is one of Australia’s most respected advisors on complex tax, private wealth, trust, and succession matters for high-net-worth individuals and global families.
Anthony possesses deep expertise in the cross-border nuances of wealth management. His background includes advising inbound and outbound clients from the US, UK, and Singapore on intricate tax landscapes, capital repatriation, and offshore acquisitions. This global perspective allows him to craft sophisticated asset protection and structuring strategies that account for the diverse regulatory environments facing families with international footprints.
Beyond technical tax advice, Anthony specialises in the sensitive architecture of intergenerational wealth transfer. He has extensive experience acting as a trusted confidant, attorney, and executor for significant family groups, ensuring that legacy visions are executed with precision. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of private wealth, from establishing robust family trusts and testamentary structures to navigating complex estate disputes and succession planning for family-owned enterprises.
Anthony is renowned for building enduring relationships with C-suite executives, boards, and entrepreneurial families. He understands that effective private wealth advice requires a blend of commercial acumen and personal empathy. Whether serving on family boards or guiding clients through critical liquidity events, Anthony acts as a strategic counsel, delivering advice that secures financial legacies while navigating the personal dynamics of wealth.
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Posted on Jacki Prince I can not give enough stars for Anita! I had never sold a house before and was flying completely blind and felt overwhelmed. Anita made every part of the process so easy and walked me through each step with such a lovely manner and with great support. She was truly amazing ! I can’t recommend her enough.Posted on Margaret Kay Thank you PBL Law you made making my will such an easy process. You were upfront and clear of costings and papers required from me. Communication was great and Sharon Banning was great in explaining what things meant. I’m very happy with the outcome. Thank you for your professionalism. Margaret KPosted on Judith Kinder Everything was professional and quickly dealt with. I would recommend this company.Posted on Paul P.R A huge thank you to Sharon for her guidance and time recently in updating our Power of Attorney & Enduring Guardianship.Sharon explained the document and what it meant which gave us peace of mind on this matter. Thank you.Posted on Jenny Lowe I hope I have done this correctly but I am very happy with Sharon who has revised my will and other associated documentsPosted on RepRecover Outstanding company to deal with. Highly recommend Raea and the team at PBL.Posted on Samuel Carr Our experience with PBL was a very pleasant one. They were efficient and easy to deal with. We worked with Raea specifically, and he was really accomodatingPosted on Mick Benson Sharon had a hard task to do but she got through it and the end result was great. Really happy and highly recommend. Thanks Sharon and PBLPosted on Frank Devitt My experience with PBL Law Group Starts from getting acquainted with “The famous” Sharon Banning. Sharon, from our initial meeting In the Gorokan Office was Not only Professional But Very Caring as well. Sharon and the staff went to Great lengths for me Seeing to it that I was not Inconvenienced by collecting completed documents from my home….even after hours. The next day….. The Secretary + JP Barbara met me down stairs to hand me Documents that I was waiting for, which was very convenient as there is no lift to their office and I’m using a walker at the moment due to a recent operation. Thanks so much PBL Law Group 10 out of 10, Kind Regards Frank.Posted on Kerrie Field The communication, professionalism and genuine support from Sharon were outstanding. She had to pick up my case from another firm and there was a lot to sort through, but she always went above and beyond to ensure everything was right and that I was aware where things were up to. I felt reassured and confident that I was in the best hands to manage the case and ultimately it has been resolved. I would thoroughly recommend working with PBL Law Group and in particular Sharon. Thank you.
[Sydney, NSW/ Australia] – December 1, 2025 – PBL Law Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Watson
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Posted on Jacki Prince I can not give enough stars for Anita! I had never sold a house before and was flying completely blind and felt overwhelmed. Anita made every part of the process so easy and walked me through each step with such a lovely manner and with great support. She was truly amazing ! I can’t recommend her enough.Posted on Margaret Kay Thank you PBL Law you made making my will such an easy process. You were upfront and clear of costings and papers required from me. Communication was great and Sharon Banning was great in explaining what things meant. I’m very happy with the outcome. Thank you for your professionalism. Margaret KPosted on Judith Kinder Everything was professional and quickly dealt with. I would recommend this company.Posted on Paul P.R A huge thank you to Sharon for her guidance and time recently in updating our Power of Attorney & Enduring Guardianship.Sharon explained the document and what it meant which gave us peace of mind on this matter. Thank you.Posted on Jenny Lowe I hope I have done this correctly but I am very happy with Sharon who has revised my will and other associated documentsPosted on RepRecover Outstanding company to deal with. Highly recommend Raea and the team at PBL.Posted on Samuel Carr Our experience with PBL was a very pleasant one. They were efficient and easy to deal with. We worked with Raea specifically, and he was really accomodatingPosted on Mick Benson Sharon had a hard task to do but she got through it and the end result was great. Really happy and highly recommend. Thanks Sharon and PBLPosted on Frank Devitt My experience with PBL Law Group Starts from getting acquainted with “The famous” Sharon Banning. Sharon, from our initial meeting In the Gorokan Office was Not only Professional But Very Caring as well. Sharon and the staff went to Great lengths for me Seeing to it that I was not Inconvenienced by collecting completed documents from my home….even after hours. The next day….. The Secretary + JP Barbara met me down stairs to hand me Documents that I was waiting for, which was very convenient as there is no lift to their office and I’m using a walker at the moment due to a recent operation. Thanks so much PBL Law Group 10 out of 10, Kind Regards Frank.Posted on Kerrie Field The communication, professionalism and genuine support from Sharon were outstanding. She had to pick up my case from another firm and there was a lot to sort through, but she always went above and beyond to ensure everything was right and that I was aware where things were up to. I felt reassured and confident that I was in the best hands to manage the case and ultimately it has been resolved. I would thoroughly recommend working with PBL Law Group and in particular Sharon. Thank you.