Almost all commercial transactions have tax consequences which will affect, and may even dictate, the structure of a transaction. Our Tax practice comprises of specialist lawyers and qualified accountants that provide advice and tax solutions on all aspects of private and commercial transactions. We advise our clients in the following areas:

Corporate Tax

We advise banks, financial institutions, companies and institutional investors in maximising the tax effectiveness of all types of commercial transactions, including:

• mergers and acquisitions
• joint ventures
• corporate restructurings
• asset finance and structured finance transactions
• distribution agreements

Commercial Trusts

We advise banks, financial institutions and insurance companies in all areas where trusts are used in a commercial context, including the establishment of collective investment structures and other funds.

Property Tax

We advise on a range of property taxes including land registration tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty and VAT.

Contentious Tax

We combine the expertise of both tax and litigation specialists to provide a comprehensive contentious tax service which includes:

• advising at any stage of the process in challenging tax assessments
• where cases go to court, providing an integrated tax and litigation service