Expert Analysis

Caroline Devlin, partner at Arthur Cox, explains the features of the Irish tax and legal system which make it an attractive investment location, and looks specifically at Chinese outbound investment in this regard.

Mexico has incorporated an independent public organisation – Procuraduría de la Defensa del Contribuyente (PRODECON) – which acts as a taxpayers’ ombudsman, with a mandate to guarantee and protect the constitutional and human rights of taxpayers. René Meza and César De la Parra of Chevez, Ruiz, Zamarripa y Cía outline the salient features of the dispute resolution mechanisms under PRODECON.

Bill Maclagan, QC, partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon, looks at the comments of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on derivative forward agreements and exchangeable share transactions, and shares insights as to what the authorities are expecting from taxpayers.

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Jess Williams, Jimmy Man, and Olivier Hody of Deloitte explain how tax can be elevated from a post-close support function to a value-realisation tool in M&A transactions through quick wins and longer-term actions

Deloitte pillar two experts Chad Hungerford and Alison Lobb share their insights on the latest developments and practical issues that are emerging – and what may lie ahead

Several South Korean transfer pricing cases have established clearer judicial standards emphasising robust comparability analysis and stronger functional and economic evidence. Yulchon tax partners provide practical insights for navigating the heightened requirements

Ichwan Sukardi and T Qivi Hady Daholi of RSM Indonesia examine how geopolitical conflict and economic volatility are reshaping transfer pricing risk and enforcement, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia and Indonesia

Monika Bieri and Daniel Schönenberger of Tax Partner use a Swiss lens to examine how workforce mobility is reshaping transfer pricing models, and why the location of key decision‑makers is becoming a critical tax risk

Ratna Shakira Lie and Yoan Putra Muda of GNV Consulting explain Indonesia’s new tax guidance on insurance accounting changes, addressing the transition to PSAK 117 and its implications for income recognition and compliance

Ratna Shakira Lie and Yoan Putra Muda of GNV Consulting outline Indonesia’s relaxation of sanctions for late 2025 corporate income tax returns and payments, alongside updated rules on preliminary refunds and compliance requirements

Federico Vincenti and Carola Valente Della Rovere of Valente Associati GEB Partners/Crowe Valente examine a recent decision concerning the transfer pricing treatment of non-remunerated intra-group guarantees, focusing on economic substance, legal form, and group-level business justifications