Interpreneur insight: managing tax risk
May 29, 2026
Managing tax risk is on the mind of international mid-market business leaders. Find out more on 11 June 2026, when we will be launching the results of our latest interpreneur (international entrepreneur) survey.
For the Interpreneur Report, we spoke to 1100 midmarket business leaders across 11 countries and asked them 11 key questions about their experience of going global. We covered challenges, opportunities and expectations for the future, and the results offer real insight into mapping the route to interpreneurial success. In anticipation of the launch, we wanted to talk to real interpreneurs about their experience of expanding internationally.
In this podcast series, Kreston Global expert Jose Padilla, Tax and Legal Partner, Kreston BSG, speaks with Anthony Cohn, Head of Tax Strategy and Disputes, British American Tobacco, alongside Mark Taylor, Kreston Global Tax Group Chair and Head of International Services at Duncan & Toplis.
Across eight short episodes, the series explores how multinational businesses manage tax risk, navigate disputes, respond to regulatory change and build trusted advisory relationships across complex international markets.
From tariffs and transfer pricing to Pillar Two, MAPs, tax technology and doing business in Latin America, the series offers practical insight into the real-world pressures facing global tax teams today.
Episode 1: Introduction
Learn more about our panel of experts, including the experience of Anthony Cohn and his team at British American Tobacco.
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Episode 2: Tariffs and supply chain
As global trade becomes more complex, how do multinational businesses balance tariffs, transfer pricing and supply chain strategy without increasing risk? In this episode, Anthony explores how BAT has evolved from locally based manufacturing to highly centralised regional supply chains — and the tax implications that accompany this transformation.
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Episode 3: Transfer pricing
Transfer pricing may be a familiar concept for multinational businesses, but in today’s regulatory landscape, the complexity is escalating fast. In this episode, Anthony discusses why documentation alone is no longer enough, how tax authorities are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their benchmarking approaches, and why local interpretation can differ dramatically from global standards.
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Episode 4: Latin America tax landscape
Why do global businesses continue investing in Latin America despite constant tax reform, political change and intense audit activity? In this episode, Anthony offers a candid perspective on the realities of operating across the region — from navigating complex regulatory environments to managing the sheer scale of compliance obligations in markets like Brazil.
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Episode 5: Risk management
When tax disputes escalate, how do global organisations decide whether to settle or fight? In this episode, Anthony shares how he approaches tax risk management across Latin America, offering insight into the governance, controls and decision-making processes behind major audits and disputes.
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Episode 6: Double tax treaties
As cross-border tax disputes become more common, double tax treaties are playing an increasingly important role in resolving conflicts between jurisdictions. In this episode, Anthony explains the use of Mutual Agreement Procedures, arbitration clauses and treaty frameworks to navigate complex transfer pricing disputes across multiple territories.
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Episode 7: MAPs, BEPS and the OECD
As tax authorities around the world increase scrutiny and embrace digital tools, how prepared are businesses for the next generation of tax disputes? In this episode, Anthony explores the growing role of Mutual Agreement Procedures, the pressure being placed on competent authorities, and the wider impact of OECD-led transparency initiatives on global tax administration.
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Episode 8: Doing Business in Latin America
What does it really take to manage tax risk successfully across Latin America? In the final episode of the series, Anthony reflects on the leadership lessons learned from more than two decades managing disputes, audits and regulatory complexity across the region.
