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Tax Controversy Leaders
11th November 2026
The Cumberland HotelLondon, UK
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08:30 - 08:55
Registration & Coffee
08:55 - 09:00
Chair's Opening Remarks
09:00 - 09:20
OECD Keynote Speech
  • Sriram Govind - Acting Co-Head, Tax Certainty Unit, OECD
09:20 - 10:00
Latest Policy Developments and Tax Authority Perspectives on Tax Controversies & Litigation

International policy makers and tax authorities come together to brief delegates on the latest tax policy developments driving the global tax transparency agenda and the impact this may have on the tax controversy and dispute resolution landscape. This is a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest OECD and EU measures on improving tax transparency as well as about the latest approaches by tax administrations to the litigation of complex tax disputes following a number of key high-profile decisions by the Tax Courts

  • Sriram Govind - Acting Co-Head, Tax Certainty Unit, OECD
  • Dinesh Antil - First Secretary (ITOU, Economics & Commerce), INDIAN REVENUE SERVICE
  • Briggita Béres-Molnár - Head of Transfer Pricing, APA & TP MAP Division, HUNGARY MINISTRY OF FINANCE
  • Konrad Szpadzik - Deputy Director in the Department for Large Business. Delegated Competent Authority in APA, MAP, ICAP, ETACA procedures, POLAND MINISTRY OF FINANCE
10:00 - 10:50
Comparative Approaches to Tax Controversy in Key Jurisdictions
  • Betsy Weiler - Tax Controversy Lead, ZOOM
  • James Duncan - Deputy Director, Business and Property Taxes Litigation, HMRC Legal Group, HMRC
  • Michael Barbour - General Manager, Group Taxation, WESTPAC
  • Teresa Lara - Global Head of Tax, ABLETON
  • Hannah Manning - Partner; Head of Tax, TRAVERS SMITH
10:50 - 11:05
Networking Break
11:05 - 11:55
Trends in International Tax Dispute Resolution
  • Jonathan Schwarz - Barrister, TEMPLE TAX CHAMBERS
  • Betsy Weiler - Tax Controversy Lead, ZOOM
  • Sarah Blakelock - Global Head of Tax Controversy, Senior Director, ASTRAZENECA
  • Monique van Herksen - International Tax Counsel, TRAFIGURA
  • Sandy Bhogal - Partner, GIBSON DUNN
11:55 - 12:35
Managing Transfer Pricing Controversy & Disputes
  • Alexander Kruglov - Senior International Tax Leader, SES
  • Christian Runge - Global Head of Transfer Pricing & Tax Technology, SHELL
  • Nicoletta Morchio - Senior Manager, Tax Controversy & Tax Authority Engagement, VODAFONE
  • Tetiana Polonska - Senior Tax Manager, TRITON PARTNERS
  • Gabriel Fuenmayor - Partner – Head of Transfer Pricing, FORVIS MAZARS
12:35 - 13:15
Expert Engagement in Tax Controversies
  • David Plastino - Principal, BRATTLE GROUP
  • Andrew Srelka - Partner, Tax, WILKIE
13:15 - 14:10
Networking Lunch
14:10 - 14:50
Corporate & Tax Authority Approaches to Managing Tax Audits in the Age of AI & Enhanced Data Analytics
  • Paolo Valerio Barbantini - Head of Corporate Tax, FINCANTIERI
  • Michelle Saiffulina - Group Head of Tax and Transfer Pricing, QUINTET PRIVATE BANK
  • Melissa Kuster - Global Head of Transfer Pricing & Controversy, CBRE
  • Sile Cronin - Senior Director, International Tax, TWILIO
14:50 - 15:30
Responding to Tax Transparency Requirements, Information Disclosures & Appeal Determinations
  • Alona Gavrylova - Tax Sustainability Lead, HOLCIM
  • Sami Koskinen - Senior Tax Manager - Transfer pricing, ZF HOLDINGS B.V.
  • Michael Barbour - General Manager, Group Taxation, WESTPAC
  • Katerina Perrou - Legal Counsel, GREEK TAX ADMINISTRATION
  • Alistair Culverwell - Partner - Head of Tax Dispute Resolution, FORVIS MAZARS
15:30 - 16:10
Understanding Pillar 2 Controversy Risk Points & Defence Strategies
  • Alona Gavrylova - Tax Sustainability Lead, HOLCIM
  • Janni Lundhede Poulsen - Head of Global Tax Policy, MAERSK
  • Charlotte Kiès - Partner & Pillar 2 Lead, LOYENS & LOEFF
  • Steffie Klein - Counsel - Tax Adviser, LOYENS & LOEFF
16:10 - 16:25
Networking Break
16:25 - 17:05
Permanent Establishments & Global Mobility Disputes
  • Monique van Herksen - International Tax Counsel, TRAFIGURA
  • Alexander Kruglov - Senior International Tax Leader, SES
  • Fabio De Angelis - Global Head of Tax, TEMENOS
  • Peter Brasted - Global Transfer Pricing Lead, IMPERIAL BRANDS
  • Petros Pantazopoulos - Head of Tax and Administrative Law Practice ; Ass. Professor, FORTSAKIS, DIAKOPOULOS & ASSOCIATES
17:05 - 17:45
Latest on HMRC’s Whistleblowing Reward Scheme and Comparison with Other Schemes & Broader Enforcement Trends Worldwide
17:45 - 17:50
Chair's Closing Remarks
17:50 - 19:05
Champagne & Drinks Reception
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