International tax and Intellectual Property presentation

Chris Ferguson

Chris Ferguson is a Partner in Deloitte Legal Australia who has considerable experience in the fields of international tax, taxation of intangible arrangements, tax administration and tax controversy. Chris’ specialist advice is informed by his time advising clients at Deloitte coupled with his varied experience whilst performing Assistant Commissioner roles at the Australian Taxation Office. Chris’ experience allows him to expertly advise clients in respect of key considerations for companies implementing business restructures, current issues and risk associated with the taxation of intangible arrangements, administrator expectations regarding tax compliance and governance procedures and ATO engagement, tax controversy and complex dispute resolution strategies. - Current at 03 June 2025

Rachel Sciascia

Rachel Sciascia is Partner in Deloitte Legal in Australia and leads the Australian legal intellectual property practice. With degrees and years of industry experience in law and science, Rachel has extensive experience in intellectual property, information and communications technology, corporate and commercial law. Rachel acts for a broad range of clients across large multi-national corporations, government, statutory bodies and public and private companies. Rachel is an expert in drafting, negotiating and advising on arrangements for the development, protection and exploitation of innovations. Rachel also advises on corporate structures and intercompany arrangements involving the development and exploitation of intangibles, including cross border licensing and transfer. Rachel has been named in a range of legal lists for her intellectual property expertise. - Current at 29 May 2025