Tax and Law in Focus

Global tax policy is entering a new phase. This episode of the EY Tax and Law in Focus podcast examines how the OECD’s side-by-side approach is shifting the system from alignment toward coexistence, with parallel regimes operating across jurisdictions. Host Susannah Streeter is joined by Aruna Kalyanam, EY Global and Americas Tax Policy Leader; Chris Miller, EY Asia-Pacific Tax Policy Leader; and...

In this  episode of the Tax Threads podcast , host Tony Ganzer explores how unpredictable global tax policy changes are leading organizations to refocus on agility. Learn more at  ey.com/TaxThreads

 In this episode of the Tax Threads podcast, host Tony Ganzer explores how e-invoicing is changing the game for tax functions. Governments around the world are shifting from periodic returns to real-time or near real-time digital reporting. This means organizations must now be data-ready in advance, without time to review and audit filings later. It creates not only new challenges but also opportu...

In this episode of EY’s Tax and Law in Focus podcast, host Susannah Streeter speaks with Jason Ward, Maggie Lundervold and Gareth Paine from EY People Advisory Services Tax practice about how global mobility is evolving from fragmented, transactional processes to a strategic, technology-enabled function. Panelists provide insights from the EY 2025 Mobility Reimagined Survey which shows how workfor...

In this episode of Tax Threads, host Tony Ganzer explores why disruption is prompting companies to develop flexibility and a higher tolerance for uncertainty in supply chains. For global organizations facing uncertainty on many fronts, how can they best power through? EY professionals discuss this and examine whether innovations like generative AI (GenAI) will be enough to rewrite the supply chain...

In this episode of the Tax Threads podcast, host Tony Ganzer explores why tax and finance functions need new thinking to attract, retain and train their workforce. Despite many pressures, tax and finance professionals have inherent characteristics that may help the function transform while managing potential future risks. Organizations need to map current strengths with future needs to cultivate a...

In this episode of the Tax Threads podcast, host Tony Ganzer explores how remote work is reshaping the way countries, companies and employees think about risk and opportunity. Remote workers and digital nomads may enjoy geographic flexibility, but for companies, governments and the employees themselves, there can be serious risks. EY immigration and workforce mobility professionals discuss how fas...

The role of the General Counsel is being reshaped. In this episode of the EY Tax and Law in Focus podcast, we explore how GCs are moving beyond their traditional remit as legal guardians to become strategic business partners. Host Susannah Streeter is joined by Sarah Rosser, General Counsel at Lenovo Solutions & Services Group; Bjarne Tellmann, CEO of FjordStream Advisors and former GC at Hale...

Global trade is facing unprecedented disruption. This episode of the EY Tax and Law in Focus podcast examines how changing US tariff policies, retaliatory measures, and shifting power dynamics are reshaping the trading landscape. Host Susannah Streeter is joined by Jeroen Scholten, EY Global Trade Leader, Indirect Tax; Luke Branson, EY Australia Global Trade Leader; and Shenshen Lin, EY UK Global...

Tax transparency has moved from a compliance burden to a strategic business imperative. In this episode of the EY Tax and Law in Focus podcast, we explore how increasing disclosure requirements, global cooperation, and evolving expectations from stakeholders are redefining the role of the tax function. Susannah Streeter is joined by Aruna Kalyanam, EY Global in Americas Tax Policy Leader; Jose Mur...

Global supply chains are undergoing significant transformation. In this episode of the EY Tax and Law in Focus podcast, we explore the evolving challenges and opportunities that businesses face in response to geopolitical shifts, new sustainability regulations, and advancements in AI and automation. Susannah Streeter is joined by Jay Camillo, EY Global Operating Model Effectiveness Leader; Alenka...

Workforce mobility is undergoing a dramatic transformation. In this episode of the EY Tax and Law in Focus podcast, we explore the evolving challenges and opportunities of managing cross-border work in a more flexible, hybrid world. Susannah Streeter is joined by Maureen Flood, EY Global Mobility Reimagined Leader; Stephanie King, EY EMEA People Advisory Services Tax Leader; and Ben Willis, EY EME...

This episode of the EY Tax and Law in Focus podcast, hosted by Susannah Streeter, explores the transformative impact of generative AI (Gen AI) on the legal sector. Our panel includes Jeff Soar, EY Global Law Leader; Saskia Vermeer-de Jongh, Partner in HVG Law and AI and Digital Law Leader; and Heather Deane, former EY Americas Law Managing Director, now Director at The Clean Fight, an accelerator...

This two-part episode of the Tax and Law in Focus podcast, hosted by Susannah Streeter, delves into the far-reaching effects of generative AI (GenAI) on the tax sector. To address this pressing topic, the podcast welcomes Marna Ricker, EY Global Vice Chair – Tax; Catalina Garcia Cure, EY Global Tax AI Leader; Daren Campbell, EY Americas Tax Technology and Transformation Leader; and Matthew Duncan,...

This two-part episode of the Tax and Law in Focus podcast, hosted by Susannah Streeter, delves into the far-reaching effects of generative AI (GenAI) on the tax sector. To address this pressing topic, the podcast welcomes Marna Ricker, EY Global Vice Chair – Tax; Catalina Garcia Cure, EY Global Tax AI Leader; Daren Campbell, EY Americas Tax Technology and Transformation Leader; and Matthew Duncan,...

BEPS 2.0 represents a monumental shift in global taxation. Multinational enterprises face multiple challenges, including adapting their tax operations, data acquisition, and infrastructure in response to these changes.  Brian Foley, EY's Global Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services Leader; Jason Yen, Tax Principal in the International Tax and Transaction Services Practice at Ernst & Yo...

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) offer a new and seamless way for individuals to connect, collaborate and capitalize on ideas using smart contracts embedded in blockchain. Host Susannah Streeter, welcomes Dennis Post, EY Global Blockchain Tax Leader, Thomas Shea, EY Americas Financial Services Crypto Tax Leader, and Darko Stefanoski, EY Digital Law Leader, Financial Services, to discu...

The shift to digital reporting and e-invoicing offers an opportunity for companies to improve their operations, particularly in tax compliance and risk management. Podcast host Susannah Streeter welcomes Pierre M Arman, Tax Partner, EY Consulting LLC, Deirdre Hogan, Tax, Partner, at Ernst & Young - Business Advisors, and Ben Woodfield, UK&I Indirect Tax Partner, Ernst & Young LLP, to d...

With women-led businesses comprising only 15% of global trade, the World Economic Forum estimates it will take over a century to bridge the divide without faster policy reform. In this episode, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, Sally Jones, EY Trade Strategy and Brexit Leader and Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Ce...

How to protect your business from tax risk and controversy Global businesses need robust tax governance to manage a new era of tax risk and controversy, which is resuming post-pandemic.  In this episode, Luis Coronado, EY Global Tax Controversy Leader, Fiona Moore, EY Oceania Tax Controversy Leader, and Bryon Christensen, EY US Tax Controversy Leader, discuss why businesses need to get on the fron...

For businesses, the ESG landscape is shifting fast. Simply maintaining regulatory compliance may not be enough as voluntary disclosures increase. In this episode Paula Hogéus, EY Global Labor and Employment Law Leader, and Kasia Klaczynska Lewis, EY EU Green Deal Center of Excellence Leader, discuss how companies can further their sustainability efforts and why the law department is often the key...

With governments publishing their plans to achieve carbon neutrality at COP27, and investors and consumers alike increasingly expecting businesses to follow suit, the stage is set for 2023 to be a year of action.  Cathy Koch, EY’s Global Sustainability Tax Leader, Alenka Turnsek, EY EMEIA Sustainability Tax Leader, and Jesper Solgaard, EY Asia Pacific Sustainability Tax Leader discuss how tax...

How has Dow Chemical Company’s tax function gone from being described as a ‘black box’ by company leadership to saving millions of dollars and becoming an established strategic partner within the business in just four years? Marcelo Vieira, Dow’s Director of Tax Strategy and Global Tax Operations and Andrea Gronenthal, EY Americas Strategic Tax Transformation Leader, discuss how Dow has evolved in...

By 2025 it is predicted that the metaverse economy will generate revenues exceeding $1 trillion. How should this economic activity be taxed? Podcast host Susannah Streeter welcomes Dennis Post, EY Netherlands Partner Tax, Global Leader in Blockchain Tax Services, David Wren, EY UK Tax Associate Partner and Mercy Joseph, Partner of Financial Services Tax at EY in Singapore, to discuss the challenge...

With governments offering a rising tide of incentives to attract much-needed investment, Podcast host Susannah Streeter welcomes Amarjeet Singh, EY’s ASEAN Tax Leader, Kerstin Haase, EY Head of Global Incentives Advisory Practice in Europe West, and Brian Smith, EY’s Global Incentives, Innovation and Location Services leader to discuss the best ways to cut through the complexity and achieve long-t...