Tax consolidation for corporate groups - Examples with solutions paper

Kenneth Spence CTA-Life

Ken is a Special Counsel in the Melbourne office of Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills. He has been closely involved for many years in advising Australian and foreign-owned listed companies on M&A transactions and has been extensively involved with both clients and tax professional bodies in relation to all aspects of the tax consolidation regime. Ken is a past President of The Tax Institute. - Current at 23 August 2016

Narelle McBride CTA

Narelle McBride, CTA, is a Managing Director at PwC with over 25 years’ experience advising some of Australia’s largest corporate and privately owned enterprises, comprising varying business structures such as companies, trusts, partnerships and joint ventures. Her clients conduct business across many sectors including retail, property, primary industries and energy and resources. Narelle advises on general income tax matters as well as Australian tax issues associated with restructures, acquisitions and divestments. This extends to planning, due diligence and managing ATO interactions, reviews and disputes. She also advises on internal and external restructures involving debt financing arrangements, rehabilitation projects and closure projects. - Current at 29 January 2026

Enzo Coia CTA

Enzo Coia is a Tax Partner at KPMG with more than 25 year's experience advising on Australian tax matters associated with mergers and acquisitions. Enzo has significant expertise in advising clients in energy and resources. Enzo has advised on many significant transactions in power and utilities including renewable energy, mining and the oil and gas sectors. Enzo is a frequent presenter to industry bodies and has published many articles on mergers and acquisitions. - Current at 12 November 2025