Panel session presentation

Chris Ardagna CTA

Chris Ardagna, CTA is a Partner at Pitcher Partners in Sydney specialising in all areas of taxation. He acts primarily for high-wealth individuals and large private groups, and has a particular focus on the property industry, advising clients on all aspects of property transactions, both in Australia and internationally. Chris also has expertise in dealing with the revenue authorities in terms of ruling applications, the conduct of audits, objections, litigation and settlement negotiations. Chris was previously a Partner at Brown Wright Stein Lawyers and a Director of Schurgott Noolan Ardagna. - Current at 22 February 2024

Martin Booth CTA

Martin is a Partner within the Private Clients (Tax Advisory) division of Pitcher Partners. With over 16 years of professionally accredited employment, he is a highly experienced taxation and business adviser with strong technical and business qualifications, and has consistently demonstrated the ability to provide tax-effective solutions to clients in a variety of competitive industries. He focuses predominantly on providing tax advisory services to clients in the SME market. He has extensive experience in advising clients in the property and construction and financial services industries. Martin regularly assists in negotiations with the ATO in resolving technical taxation disputes. He has over 16 years experience advising clients in dispute resolution and has been instrumental in achieving appropriate outcomes for uncertain matters. - Current at 04 January 2018

Scott McGill CTA

Scott McGill, CTA is a Partner at Pitcher Partners Sydney where he focuses on taxation, business, structuring and succession issues for a wide range of clients including high net worth and large private SME’s. He is closely engaged in the property industry across income tax, GST and state taxes and actively involved number of technical forums including the Property Council, Retirement Living Council and CAANZ taxation working groups. Scott does not shy away from complex issues or disputes and has a reputation for achieving commercial outcomes. - Current at 04 July 2023

Andrew Rider CTA

Andrew Rider, CTA, is recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading Australian tax barrister specialising in tax litigation and dispute resolution. Andrew also advises on Australia-wide taxes, including stamp duties, land tax and payroll tax. Prior to coming to the Bar, Andrew was an Associate to Justice Michael Kirby and a solicitor. Andrew lectures in taxation law at the University of Sydney Law School, authors the national stamp duty section of the leading online service Practical Guidance – Property Law and edits the leading stamp duty publication Australian Stamp Duties Law. Andrew is a Chartered Tax Adviser and examiner with The Tax Institute and a member of The Tax Institute/Revenue NSW Liaison Committee and Dispute Resolution Technical Committee. Andrew is also a member of the NCAT Revenue List Consultative Forum. - Current at 03 February 2023

Todd Want CTA

Todd Want, CTA, is the Partner in charge of the Tax Services division at William Buck in Sydney, where he specialises in private client tax matters. Todd advises his clients on a broad range of tax issues, while he also provides specialist consulting services to accountants, lawyers, financial planners and other professionals in public practice to assist them in advising their clients. Todd is also the immediate past President of The Tax Institute and a regular presenter at various Tax Institute conferences and events. - Current at 08 April 2025