Chris Sant

Overview

Chris Sant is a Principal and Indirect Tax Leader at Ryan, based in the Firm’s Sydney office. He advises clients on complex indirect tax matters, including goods and services tax (GST) and fuel tax credits, and plays a key role in supporting the management of Ryan’s Australian operations. Chris partners closely with clients to deliver clear, defensible advice that aligns technical tax requirements with commercial realities.

Chris brings deep experience in Australian indirect tax advisory and litigation support, with a particular focus on fuels and excise tax. His background includes senior leadership roles within Ryan and a Big Four firm, where he led national fuel tax advisory practices and managed large teams delivering indirect tax services across Australia. Chris and his team have more than 30 years of collective experience in fuel tax credits and have been involved in all landmark litigation in this area. He is also a frequent speaker for industry organizations, contributing practical insight on indirect tax developments affecting the transport and logistics sectors.

Education and Qualifications

Master of Laws, The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws, University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice, University of Technology Sydney

Admitted as a Solicitor, New South Wales (Ryan is not a law firm.)

Experience and Achievements

Principal and Indirect Tax Leader, Ryan, Sydney office

• Leads indirect tax advisory services, including GST and fuel tax credits

• Supports management of Ryan’s Australian operations

Senior Director, Fuels and Excise Tax, Ryan, Sydney office

Director, Indirect Tax, Big Four firm, Sydney office

• Led national fuel tax advisory practice and managed delivery teams across Australia

Practicing Solicitor, New South Wales

Member, General Council, Australian Trucking Association