<p>Matthew Gilligan is a chartered accountant and managing director of Gilligan Rowe &amp; Associates LP. He heads GRA&rsquo;s specialist property and asset planning division, helping clients build wealth through property and create optimal tax structures.</p><p>As well as being an expert in tax and asset protection, Matthew has extensive knowledge and experience in the property market and has been involved in this area for over 20 years. Matthew practices what he preaches &ndash; he is currently involved in over a dozen property developments, including subdivide-to-build, subdividing and relocating houses, as well as holding an extensive buy-to-hold portfolio.</p><p>A great believer in sharing knowledge, Matthew is a well-known speaker and sought-after authority on tax planning and property investment. He is also the author of two books (Tax Structures 101 and Property 101), runs property investment education programmes and writes regular blogs.</p>