The Role of Tax in the Mergers and Acquisitions Lifecycle

Oxana is an International Tax Partner in Deloitte’s Middle East team with more than 20 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, transaction support, restructuring, and international tax matters across a range of industries and markets. She has worked with multinational corporations and private equity funds on transaction structuring, due diligence, and carve-out projects across multiple jurisdictions. Oxana also advises UAE-based groups and multinational companies on pre-IPO tax advisory and structuring matters, including IPO readiness assessments and the review of IPO-related documentation. In addition, she advises clients on international tax matters, including Pillar Two implementation, permanent establishment considerations, and economic substance-related requirements across the Middle East region.

As a seasoned tax professional with over two decades of experience in international tax and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Ashish has consistently delivered strategic tax guidance and tailored solutions to multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in diverse industries. His expertise spans a wide range of tax matters, including corporate tax, transfer pricing, and value-added tax (VAT). Ashish has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex tax landscapes, building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and clients, and leading high-performing teams. As a Director at Deloitte Middle East, Ashish handles complex multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, advising on international tax matters, and spearheading initiatives to optimize tax efficiency for clients in the Middle East and beyond. Ashish is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA).

Elizabeth combines over 14 years of experience in tax methodological and technology projects, as well as projects related to e-invoicing implementation. She supports companies from various industries with the development of target IT architecture aimed at arranging optimized and effective end-to-end tax processes. Elizabeth has led numerous projects focused on implementing tax-related tools to digitalize companies' operational processes. She is responsible for selecting appropriate technology solutions, ensuring quality control during implementation to meet business and regulatory standards and facilitating a seamless transition to these new tools across both personnel and systems. Elizabeth also oversaw projects conducting audits of implemented tax tools, identifying areas for enhancement, and delivering actionable recommendations to drive necessary improvements. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in conducting user testing and providing comprehensive training sessions to ensure effective adoption and utilization of these tools by end-users. She works with both direct and indirect tax solutions and specifically focuses on Pillar 2 topic. Elizabeth holds a Master's Degree as a specialist in the world economy.