Description

Melea Cruz brings over 25 years of tax and legal expertise, with the majority of her experience rooted in Thailand and the Philippines. In 2006, she relocated to Thailand following her tenure with EY and KPMG in the Philippines. Her areas of specialization include international taxation, expatriate tax matters, foreign direct investment, transfer pricing, due diligence, and tax compliance. Melea has also provided strategic support to numerous clients undergoing tax audits, demonstrating her deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and her commitment to effective client advocacy. 

Jonathan Stuart-Smith is Asia Pacific Tax Leader for Forvis Mazars. He brings with him a wealth of over 25 years’ experience working in Asia, including Thailand, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, advising companies on cross-border trade and investment. He specializes in international tax, transfer pricing, and transactions.

He advises clients in most sectors and work with large corporations, funds, and entrepreneurs. He works with inbound clients on the tax implications of their trade and investment under local law and treaties, as well as outbound investors on the global tax implications of doing business across borders.

After graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Industrial Economics, he started his career in London, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and worked for 10 years.