Presenters

The members of the presentation team have extensive experience in tax and in presenting tax seminars. The team comprises:

 
John Shewan

John Shewan

Partner | Taxation services

John is a tax partner in our Wellington office and Chairman of PwC New Zealand. He specialises in tax policy. John has presented at every Facts on Tax series since they commenced in 1988. In his spare time John runs marathons and is a tireless supporter of the Hurricanes.

Contact details:
Tel: +64 4 462 7000
Fax: +64 4 462 7001
Email: john.shewan@nz.pwc.com
 
Gary Crawford

Gary Crawford

Partner | Taxation services

Gary is a tax partner and Managing Partner of our Wellington office. He is a very experienced presenter who has presented seminars for PwC, NZICA, Inland Revenue, the Tax Education Office and the New Zealand Law Society. When he is not watching one of his four children playing sport, he is an avid mountain biker.

Contact details:
Tel: +64 4 462 7000
Fax: +64 4 462 7001
Email: gary.crawford@nz.pwc.com
 
Brendan Catchpole

Brendan Catchpole

Partner | Taxation services

Brendan is a tax partner in our Auckland office. He advises on all domestic and international tax issues and has a particular interest in working with privately owned businesses. Brendan has presented our Facts on Tax seminars for the last five years. He has a young family and remains a keen Waikato rugby fan.

Contact details:
Tel: +64 9 355 8000
Fax: +64 9 355 8001
Email: brendan.catchpole@nz.pwc.com
 
Chris Leatham

Chris Leatham

Partner | Private Client Services

Chris is a PCS partner in our Wellington office. He leads PwC’s Associate Firm service, providing tax advice to other accounting and law firms. He is also an expert on the taxation of property transactions. Chris enjoys running and is a season ticket holder for the Wellington Phoenix.

Contact details:
Tel: +64 4 462 7000
Fax: +64 4 462 7001
Email: chris.j.leatham@nz.pwc.com
 
Michael Bignell

Michael Bignell

Partner | Taxation services

Mike is a tax partner in our Waikato office. He provides tax advice to a diverse range of national and international businesses and individuals with his specialty being international taxation and transfer pricing. Mike still enjoys playing competitive hockey and has recently taken on the new role as a father.

Contact details:
Tel: +64 7 838 3838
Fax: +64 7 839 4178
Email: michael.j.bignell@nz.pwc.com
 
Emma Richards

Emma Richards

Director | Taxation services

Emma is a director in our Wellington office. She specialises in corporate tax, with a particular focus on dispute resolution. Emma is a member of our Tax Technical Knowledge Centre and regularly undertakes tax technical training for both PwC and clients. When not at work Emma can be found running Wellington's off road trails or hanging out with her family.

Contact details:
Tel: +64 4 462 7000
Fax: +64 4 462 7001
Email: emma.h.richards@nz.pwc.com
 
Matt Rama

Matt Rama

Director | Taxation services

Matt is a director in the Auckland office. He has over 12 years experience in advising clients and is frequently involved in restructuring (including toxic debt), land transactions, mergers and acquisitions to facilitate growth of his clients’ business. Matt is interested in technology, gadgets, innovation and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Contact details:
Tel: +64 9 355 8000
Fax: +64 9 355 8001
Email: matthew.g.rama@nz.pwc.com