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Firms To Watch: VAT and indirect tax

Headed by Giles Salmond, Stewarts Law LLP excels in indirect tax litigation and dispute resolution, with notable expertise in disputes involving VAT, landfill tax and SDLT.

VAT and indirect tax in London

Baker McKenzie

The market leading VAT and indirect tax practice at Baker McKenzie is able to advise on high-profile M&A and real estate transactions, as well as VAT investigations, disputes and structuring. Leading contentious expert David Jamieson heads up the practice and is especially active in high-value VAT disputes involving the financial services and ecommerce sectors. Mark Delaney also serves as a VAT expert in the team and brings specialist knowledge of the technology, international trade and energy sectors to the group. Adam Peacock is the go-to for VAT advisory and transactional work for large online marketplace operators and retailers. Kathryn Sewell excels in VAT planning and structuring, as well as HMRC audits and litigation. Former VAT lead Mark Agnew retired from the firm in December 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Jamieson


Autres avocats clés:

Mark Delaney; Adam Peacock; Kathryn Sewell; Jennifer Revis; Daniella Mandel


Les références

‘Team is available regularly and available to help with multiple issues efficiently. They have a deeply pragmatic approach in understanding the issue to base the level of advice needed (i.e. EU steer or full country by country analysis) and phase work and timelines accordingly.’

‘Commercial risk-based advice which is not overly caveated and is considered from all stakeholders’ perspectives of our business.’

‘Enviable client list. Excellent team.’

Principaux clients

Google


The Prudential Assurance Company Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing J.P. Morgan in its VAT appeal to the Upper Tribunal concerning how services should be classified for VAT purposes.
  • Represented Prudential in the Court of Appeal in January 2024 in a case concerning the VAT treatment of investment management services.

Clifford Chance LLP

Clifford Chance LLP is geared to support its clients in an array of large-scale transactional mandates and advisory matters involving VAT, real estate and indirect tax aspects. The group operates across a number of sectors, including finance, funds, corporate, insolvency, insurance, energy and securitisation. David Saleh is responsible for leading the group and is highly regarded for his real estate tax and indirect tax expertise, seeing him regularly involved in complex and high-profile transactions involving the two areas. Edward Page is also a standout feature of the team, notably for his indirect tax expertise in real estate transactions. Simon Corzberg works closely with the finance, corporate, and funds tax teams to advise on the VAT aspects of the structures and transaction documents.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Saleh


Autres avocats clés:

Simon Corzberg; Edward Page


Les références

‘David Saleh, partner in the London office, is very experienced in the Middle East real estate network and an expert in the UK tax landscape. Very competent, attentive, and knowledgeable on various complex tax matters with our mutual clients, ensuring clarity around steps required to be taken.’

‘Strength and depth of experience on all types of transactions.’

‘David Saleh – able to clearly articulate the issue succinctly.’

Principaux clients

Northwest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust


London & Quadrant Housing Trust


Castleforge


Hillwood


Navantia


Avolon


Horizon


Ares


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising a leading international investment bank, in relation to the VAT treatment of some of the bank’s intra-group service payments.
  • Advising Northwest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (the REIT) on the sale of its UK private hospital portfolio to Assura PLC (Assura).
  • Advising Avolon on its agreement to acquire Castlelake Aviation Limited.

Ashurst

Drawing on the firm’s wider strengths in real estate, the tax practice at Ashurst channels this into its VAT and indirect tax work. This sees the team frequently involved in large and complex real estate transactions involving SDLT and VAT considerations. Simon Swann sits at the head of the practice and is the go-to for SDLT and real estate tax in big-ticket real estate mandates. Tim Gummer is a specialist in corporate taxation and focuses his practice mainly on pan-European corporate real estate deals. Paul Miller is a key contact for financial services expertise; Patricia Allen is the resident expert in the taxation of funds and private equity transactions; and Mark Spinney is the go-to for energy and infrastructure M&A.

Responsables de la pratique:

Simon Swann


Autres avocats clés:

Paul Miller; Tim Gummer; Patricia Allen; Mark Spinney; Sara Mardell


Les références

‘Ashurst have an excellent knowledge of our business operations and take the time to provide appropriate and practical tax advice. The team is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Simon Swann always makes himself available to advise on all aspects of a transaction, bringing in appropriate non-tax and other tax specialists where required. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides appropriate challenge to ensure we reach the right answer for our business. He is a pleasure to work with.’

Principaux clients

Tritax Group


Panattoni


Invesco Real Estate


Barings


Principaux dossiers


Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Praised for its ‘strong expertise in VAT matters’, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner covers the full array of VAT issues, including VAT involved in real estate transactions, litigation, business acquisitions, international VAT issues and VAT on financial services. Global head of tax Elizabeth Bradley and head of VAT Alan Sinyor both jointly lead the practice. Bradley brings strength in finance, corporate M&A, funds and real estate tax to the group. Sinyor is an expert in an array of VAT matters. Kate Ison is a key member of the group and is a highly regarded, dedicated contentious tax specialist. Andy West excels in the tax treatment of real estate investment and financing structures.

Responsables de la pratique:

Elizabeth Bradley; Alan Sinyor


Autres avocats clés:

Kate Ison; Andy West


Les références

‘BCLP has an excellent team which has deep knowledge of VAT and indirect tax but applies that knowledge within a commercial context. That is a real differentiator. Their client care and delivery of clear tax advice in a commercial context are excellent.’

‘Elizabeth Bradley is an exceptionally talented tax lawyer. Elizabeth demonstrates a clear grasp of the commercial and market context, which gives clients confidence. Complex tax structures and issues are explained in a clear and logical sequence which clients can easily follow. Elizabeth remains consistently calm under pressure and also shows a real desire to listen to clients and to understand their concerns.’

‘Alan Sinyor is an excellent VAT practitioner with a huge depth of both legal and practical knowledge.’

Principaux clients

Pembroke


Burstone


Lycamobile UK


Blackstone


Principaux dossiers


  • Undertook VAT structuring for Pembroke Real Estate LLC on the c. £150m acquisition of the build-to-rent portfolio of The Lark at Nine Elms.
  • Advising REIT Burstone on its key strategic partnership with Blackstone.
  • Assisted Lycamobile UK with a £100m VAT dispute with HMRC over the VAT treatment of certain of its telecom products.

CMS

CMS‘ ‘exceptional industry profile’ sees it able to advise on VAT and indirect tax matters coming from a variety of sectors, including TMT, infrastructure, betting, media, hotels and leisure, energy and real estate. Lauren Alder and Aaron Fairhurst are the duo that jointly head the practice. Alder brings significant real estate knowledge to the team, and Fairhurst matches this with equal strengths in the energy, infrastructure, corporate recovery and private equity spaces. Anna Burchner excels in VAT and IPT matters in the fintech space. Jacob Gilkes and Phil Anderson are both excellent real estate practitioners with a particular focus on REIT clients.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lauren Alder; Aaron Fairhurst


Autres avocats clés:

Anna Burchner; Jacob Gilkes; Phil Anderson; Henry Bolton; Nicola Hine


Les références

‘Technically strong and good client commitment.’

‘Creative and balanced approach to giving advice.’

‘Exceptional industry profile.’

Principaux clients

The People’s Pension


Equinor UK Limited


Heim UK


Charles Street Building Group


AccorInvest


Student Homes Management


BP Plc


Assura Plc


Matter Real Estate LLP


J Sainsburys Plc


Landsec |Plc


EasyJet Plc


Baring Asset Management Limited


Savills Investment Management


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised The People’s Pension on the move of £15bn of Scheme assets under management into climate aware investment strategies.
  • Advised Equinor UK Limited on its 50/50 corporate joint venture with Shell UK.
  • Advised Heim UK on the tax structuring in relation to the establishment and operation of a real estate fund developing and investing in UK residential property.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is lauded by its clients for its ‘fluency, not only in the intricacies of UK and EU VAT rules, but also in the broader commercial context’. The group flexes strengths in a variety of sectors, including digital services, supply chain planning for VAT and customs, financial services, gambling, real estate and cross-border goods and services. At the head of the practice is Richard Woolich, whose VAT and indirect tax expertise sees him regularly instructed on real estate transactions. Stuart Walsh is the name for all things tax controversy. Clara Boyd also brings contentious expertise to the team and is most frequently seen acting for large corporates on VAT and indirect tax disputes with HMRC.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Woolich


Autres avocats clés:

Jason Collins; Lauren Redhead; Katie Raine; Clara Boyd; Stuart Walsh


Les références

The DLA team is relatively small but mighty. They run a very tight ship, with each member of the team knowing what others are working on. Richard Woolich is truly outstanding. He is one of the brightest practitioners I know and totally committed to understanding the more subtle aspects of any client issues.’

Clara Boyd has great clarity of thought and is very pragmatic and realistic about client prospects and how much resource to throw at a given case. She expresses her opinions confidently but understands when to value the input of others. She is utterly professional in her approach and a pleasure to work with.’

‘DLA Piper’s VAT and indirect tax practice stands out for its rare combination of deep technical excellence, commercial acumen, and responsiveness to the unique needs of cross-border e-commerce and digitally enabled business models. What distinguishes the team is their fluency not only in the intricacies of UK and EU VAT rules, but also in the broader commercial context in which these rules apply.’

‘Richard Woolich brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic clarity to indirect tax matters. He has a commanding grasp of VAT principles and case law but excels at applying them to modern commercial contexts—particularly in industries where business models are evolving faster than the tax legislation.’

‘Very strong all-round team. Technical expertise and transactional experience.’

‘Richard Woolich – hugely experienced, brilliant and held in the highest regard by the market. Always a joy to deal with.

‘The team understands our business intimately and applies technical know-how to practical tailored solutions. The team genuinely cares about our business and the outcome, and we always feel in very safe hands.’

Principaux clients

VAT IT Global


Mid-Ulster District Council


CCLA Investment Management Limited


NatWest Markets plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised VAT IT Group on numerous VAT issues, both contentious and non-contentious, in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Supporting Mid Ulster DC with obtaining significant VAT refunds on sports and leisure services throughout Northern Ireland and exploring other related VAT reclaims.
  • Supporting CCLA Investment Management Limited in successfully persuading the VAT tribunal that fund management services to charities, the church and local authority funds were exempt from VAT.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher‘s tax practice is relied on by multinational corporations, investment funds, sovereign wealth funds and publicly traded and private companies for tax advice on their business transactions and investments. The group is also equipped to advise on transfer pricing, incentive planning arrangements and tax disputes with HMRC. Sandy Bhogal oversees the practice and often provides clients with advice on tax efficient structures. Ben Fryer is a standout feature of the team and regularly advises on the structuring of real estate transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sandy Bhogal


Autres avocats clés:

Ben Fryer; Jeff Trinklein


Les références

‘Quality of service – superior tax advice delivered promptly, clearly and with practical relevance.’

‘They invest time understanding the business. They understand on what the client is seeking to achieve and shape their advice accordingly.’

‘Great team, top quality in terms of competence and dedication.’

Principaux clients

Veritas Funds


Merck & Co


RedBird Capital


Kimberly-Clark Corporation


KKR


Elliott Investment Management


Canary Wharf Group


Investcorp


Abu Shabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)


Welltower Inc.


Apollo Global Management


Blackstone Inc


Principaux dossiers


Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is distinguished by its strengths in real estate tax, seeing it frequently instructed on mandates involving complex SDLT and VAT matters, as well as in the taxation of funds. Its knowledge of the indirect tax aspects of financial services transactions is also a key skill to highlight. William Arrenberg heads the global tax practice and has a particular focus on real estate tax across all of the major real estate asset classes. Howard Murray is a key name in the group for his corporate tax expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Casey Dalton shines in matters involving real estate tax and funds tax.

Responsables de la pratique:

William Arrenberg


Autres avocats clés:

Howard Murray; Casey Dalton; Aurell Taussig; Josh Lom; Toni Mathers


Les références

‘Our experience is that the HSF team provides clear, practical and commercial advice on SDLT and VAT matters (and the interaction of the two) in relation to various real estate transactions we have undertaken.’

‘Casey Dalton has been an excellent adviser on various real estate transactions and has provided clear and sensible transaction advice. We value her ability to pull out the key transaction issues, discuss these early in the process, and work seamlessly with her commercial colleagues.’

‘HSF has a team which demonstrates to perfection the art of working together. I never experienced the frustration of one person not knowing what another was doing, and as we were working on the largest corporate disposal of my career, this was very confidence boosting and left me feeling in very safe hands.’

Principaux clients

Chevron


Dawsongroup Plc


Dr Reddy’s Laboratories SA


Inchcape Management (Services) Limited


Interpath Advisory


Lloyds Banking Group Plc


Marex Group Plc


National Grid Plc


Panmure Gordon


Saga Plc


Sustainable Development Capital LLP


The Board of the Pension Protection Fund


Waterland Private Equity


Waverton Investment Management


Willis Towers Watson


AbbVie Inc.


Aberdeen Standard Life


Acacia Research Corporation


Addax Petroleum UK Limited


Ahren LP


Allianz Real Estate GmbH


Amundi (UK) Limited


Antin


Ardonagh Group


Argent (Property Development) Services Limited


Artisan Partners Limited Partnership


Associated British Foods plc


Atlassian Corporation Plc


AustralianSuper Pty Ltd


Baillie Gifford


Balance Legal Capital


Berkeley Homes


Bharti


BHP Group Limited


Big Society Capital Limited


BioPharma Credit Plc


Blackrock


Blue Motor Finance Limited


BP


Bridgestone Corporation


British American Tobacco PLC


Brookfield Property Partners LP


Brookgate Land Limited


Cabot Square Capital


CalEnergy


Canada Life


Canary Wharf Group Plc


Capital & Counties Properties Plc


Certares Management LLC


Chargeurs


Citibank


Coca-Cola HBC AG


Comcast Corporation


Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund


CPP Investment Board


Deutsche Lufthansa AG


Dorrington Plc


EDF


ENI


Ferrexpo plc


Fidelio Capital AB


Findlay Park Partners LLP


Gazeley


Gazprom


General Mills


Goldman Sachs International


Greycoat Real Estate LLP


Hammerson Plc


Hermes Fund Managers Limited


Hilco Trading LLC


Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited


Hotel Chocolat Group Plc


Iberdrola S.A.


Impilo AB


Inchcape


Iluka Resources


Impact Oil & Gas AGC Limited


Israel Chemical Limited (ICL)


Johnson Matthey Plc


Kin and Carta Plc


Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


King’s College London


Korea Investment Corporation


KPMG LLP


Lazard Group


LCR Limited


Lend Lease Corporation Limited


LendInvest BTL Limited


Link Administration Holdings Limited


Marsfields Limited


Mercuria Energy Group


Newen Studios


Norlake Hospitality Limited


Nuveen


OneWeb Communications


Osaka Gas Co., Ltd


Panasonic Corporation


Patria Finance Limited


Pearson Plc


Pension Insurance Corporation Plc


Pension Protection Fund


Perenco UK Limited


Phoenix Group Holdings Plc


Polar Capital


Prisma Capital


Qatar Investment Authority


ReAssure Limited


Resolution Re


Respira International Limited


Rover Group


Royal London


RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd


Shaftesbury Capital


Sinopec


Sky Plc


Societe Generale


SoftBank Corporation


The Stage Shoreditch Development Limited


St. James Edinburgh Unit Trust


Stonepeak Partners LP


Sustainable Development Capital LLC


Sumitomo Corporation


The British Land Company Plc


The McConnell Foundation


Thomas Lloyd Group Limited


TP ICAP plc


Transport for London / London Underground Limited


Tryg A/S


Tullow Oil


TSB Bank plc


Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield


Vantage Capital Markets LLP


VMED O2 UK Limited


Weir Group Plc


Wesfarmers


Wisetech Global Ltd


Woodside Energy Ltd


Zain Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Marex Group plc on its US initial public offering registration with the SEC and listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
  • Advising British Land and GIC on its pre-letting transaction in the City of London in 2024.

Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP is active across a number of sectors in its VAT and indirect tax work, primarily the infrastructure, real estate, energy and financial services sectors. Its expertise spans core VAT and stamp taxes, as well as indirect taxes such as landfill tax, aggregates levy and plastic packaging tax. Eloise Walker, who heads the team, is noted for her corporate tax expertise. Other standout features of the team include Bryn Reynolds, who specialises in VAT, and Jake Landman, who is a tax controversy expert.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eloise Walker


Autres avocats clés:

Jake Landman; Bryn Reynolds


Les références

‘Excellent availability and an understanding of the relative importance of the given matter to the business.’

Principaux clients

The Go-Ahead Group


Grosvenor Community Investment Ltd


Tata Steel


Morgan Sindall


Lloyds Bank


Canada Life


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Go Ahead Group on VAT risk in their agreement with Cornwall Council to provide zero-emissions buses to the council.
  • Advised Grosvenor Community Investment Ltd on their investment and offtake arrangements in respect of a mangrove restoration project in Ghana.
  • Advising Canada Life Limited on the Part VII auction sale of its onshore unit-linked bonds and pension business to Chesnara.

PwC LLP

Praised for being ‘pre-eminent in VAT and indirect tax matters’, PwC LLP is relied on by large companies, FTSE 100 groups and major multinationals to handle their VAT and indirect tax disputes. The team has significant experience handling disputes involving the games, hospitality, pharmaceuticals and telecoms sectors. David Anderson oversees the running of the practice and assists clients through VAT and indirect tax settlement negotiations and litigation. Victor Cramer excels in both litigation and ADR.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Anderson


Autres avocats clés:

Victor Cramer; Sophie Tustian; Christian Bell


Les références

‘Probably the leading litigation firm in the tax market, full stop, and certainly pre-eminent in VAT and indirect tax matters. A wealth of talent is available, with particular expertise in financial services litigation.’

‘Christian Bell is now deservedly leading the indirect taxation litigation group. He is an excellent tactician with an encyclopaedic knowledge of VAT matters. Victor Cramer is also very experienced in litigation matters. ’

‘Great team – hard-working and knowledgeable.’

Principaux clients

Hippodrome Casino Limited


Telent Technology Services Limited


Boehringer Ingelheim Limited


TalkTalk Telecom Limited


St Patrick’s International College Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing a number of pharmaceuticals in litigation concerning HMRC’s rejection of their claims for the repayment of output tax on supplies of pharmaceutical products to the NHS.
  • Acting for Hippodrome Casino Limited in a VAT case.
  • Assisting Telent Technology in an interesting VAT dispute.

RPC

Described as ‘indomitable in the tax sphere’, RPC is noted for its VAT and indirect tax disputes expertise, with notable strengths in litigation, group association cases, HMRC investigations and judicial review proceedings. Adam Craggs is responsible for the running of the practice and excels in direct and indirect tax litigation, seeing him acting for clients before the Supreme Court and CJEU. Michelle Sloane is an expert in complex VAT, customs and excise duty disputes, as well as HMRC criminal investigations. Robert Waterson departed to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in September 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Adam Craggs


Autres avocats clés:

Michelle Sloane


Les références

‘I have worked extensively with this team. They are indomitable in the tax sphere. The tax team is one of the best, if not the best, in the country. I consider the responsiveness, knowledge of the market, Delphic vision of new and emerging trends is incomparable. This team is superb in every way.’

‘Adam Craggs and Michelle Sloane are leaders in the field! They spearhead this brilliant outfit and know exactly what it is that their client’s need. My view is that they are a tremendous double act, and are second to absolutely no one.’

‘Superb strength in depth. One of the few firms where the associates really stand out as stars of the future.’

Principaux clients

Newcastle United Football Club


Bonded Warehousekeepers Association


Universal Cycles


Local Fuel Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Universal Cycles Limited on a long-running customs matter concerning the application of Anti-Dumping Duty, Customs Duty and VAT on the importation of bicycles from South-East Asia.
  • Acting for Newcastle United FC in relation to a dispute with HMRC stemming from an enquiry into agents’ fees that started with a dawn raid.
  • Acting for Sports Direct in relation to a cross-border VAT matter concerning distance sales.

Bark&co

Leading fraud and business crime firm Bark&co also offers strength in tax litigation, notably VAT and excise duty cases, as well as in criminal fraud involving tax evasion and tax fraud. Founding partner Giles Bark-Jones sits at the head of the practice and is the foreman for all fraud and tax matters, notably VAT frauds and HMRC assessments.

Responsables de la pratique:

Giles Bark-Jones


Autres avocats clés:

Pat Wilson; Peter Finbow; Maria Stalbow; Sabrik Dhamu


Les références

‘Sabrik Dhamu is super-efficient and knows her cases inside-out. Pat Wilson understands and identifies the crucial aspects of a case from the outset. ’

Principaux dossiers


Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Appreciated by clients for its ‘great VAT knowledge’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides VAT, SDLT, stamp duty and other indirect tax advice across a variety of sectors, including retail, financial services, technology, real estate and specialist institutions. Ben Jones heads the practice and is skilled in HMRC audits and disputes. Paul Beausang oversees the work relating to real estate tax and Edward Griffiths boasts a broad practice covering both contentious and non-contentious VAT matters. Robert Waterson was welcomed to the firm in September 2024 from RPC.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ben Jones


Autres avocats clés:

Paul Beausang; Edward Griffiths; Charlotte Stodell; Anisha Polson; Robert Waterson


Les références

‘Matt Cummings and Robert Waterson consistently offered practical advice and were commercially minded in negotiations with HMRC. Matt was always well prepared for the ADR that we held with HMRC including a thorough review of all relevant case law.’

‘Matt Cummings is dedicated to client support and was available for discussions and next steps. Robert Watson was very helpful in proposing a strategy with HMRC with a solid commercial mindset.’

‘Very hardworking and diligent team, have great VAT knowledge, and able to meet any deadlines for clients.’

Principaux clients

Raymond James Investment Services Limited


Universal Cycles Limited


Principaux dossiers


Mayer Brown International LLP

The VAT and indirect tax team at Mayer Brown International LLP excels in the tax planning and structuring of investments and transactions, in both a domestic and cross-border context. The group is particularly valued for its knowledge of cross-border VAT for financial services clients, supply chain structuring and IPT matters. The head of the practice is James Hill, who plays a key role in the team’s transactional work. Kitty Swanson is a key support, especially in VAT matters in the energy, real estate, financial services and retail sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

James Hill


Autres avocats clés:

Kitty Swanson


Principaux clients

Bain Capital Credit, L.P.


British Land


CBPE Capital


Convex Group


EMK Capital


Marlin Equity Partners


Nippon Life Insurance Company


Pernod Ricard


Round Hill Capital


Unilever


Principaux dossiers


Norton Rose Fulbright

The VAT and indirect tax group at Norton Rose Fulbright is frequently instructed to advise on the indirect tax implications of major restructuring and the VAT analysis in respect of settlement and compensation payments. The team is particularly active in the M&A and funds spaces. Global head of tax Dominic Stuttaford and head of London tax Matthew Hodkin jointly head up the team. Stuttaford has expertise in the tax aspects of corporate finance, and Hodkin excels in transport finance transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dominic Stuttaford; Matthew Hodkin


Principaux clients

Barclays Bank Plc


Bibby Financial Services


Bombardier


Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners


Centrica


Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mb


Credit Agricole


France Telecom


Gatehouse Bank


Goldman Sachs


HSBC


Lloyds Banking Group


London Gateway Port Limited


Santander


Statoil


UBM


Vodacom Group


WELPUT (the West End of London Property Unit Trust)


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Takeda in a restitution claim in the Stamp Taxes Group Litigation Order relating to Stamp Duty Reserve Tax.
  • Advising Direct Line Insurance Group pls in relation to its partnership with Motability Operations Ltd to provide insurance to the Motability Scheme, supporting its more than 600,000 customers.
  • Advised Balfour Beatty Investments Limited in connection with their partnership with the University of Sussex for the purposes of the financing and construction of the re-development of the West Slope site at the University of Sussex campus.

Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

Multinational companies, HNWIs, professional firms, and professionals go to Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP for assistance with tax investigations and prosecution. Its experience spans an array of tax frauds, including MTIC fraud, EBTs, payroll fraud, parallel banking, and expense rebates. Neil Swift is responsible for heading the team and excels in criminal and civil tax fraud, notably cases involving VAT fraud, money laundering and the evasion of direct taxes. Rachel Cook is also an active member of the practice and shines in tax investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Neil Swift


Autres avocats clés:

Rachel Cook


Les références

‘The Peters & Peters team are client focussed and always provide an exceptional service. They are committed to coming up with commercial solutions to very complex issues with incredibly high stakes. The partners and associates provide a first-rate service.’

‘Neil Swift – exemplary advice and service provided on complex matters. Rachel Cook has an exemplary attention to detail combined with a strategic approach is a fearsome combination. Excellent client service.’

Principaux clients

Paul Bell


Mileage Reclaim Limited (trading as Tax Buddi) (James White)


Principaux dossiers


Simmons & Simmons

The Simmons & Simmons VAT and indirect tax practice is well versed in matters involving VAT, landfill tax, customs duties, IPT, and the carbon border adjustment mechanism. At the forefront of the practice is Jo Crookshank, who is an expert in HMRC disputes, especially those involving the financial services, technology, media and telecoms sector. Richard Harvey is a key name for tax controversy, and Katie Oliver is known for her VAT advisory work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jo Crookshank


Autres avocats clés:

Richard Harvey; Katie Oliver; Heather Rowlands; Joao Martinho


Les références

‘Very technically able and bright team – great to work with, and their clients really like them.’

‘Jo Crookshank is a really first-rate tax partner – extremely knowledgeable with deep expertise. Heather Rowlands has tonnes of experience, in particular in VAT and dispute resolution. Katie Oliver is an extremely able senior associate – really one to watch.’

‘I am very pleased with the support I have been getting from Simmons & Simmons. They are providing us with tax support for a number of new energy projects and their attention to detail, market knowledge, responsiveness and overall willingness to take on complex matters and provide quick turnover is exceptional.’

Principaux clients

UBS


Augean


Willis Towers Watson


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised UBS as the arranger in a carbon finance transaction.
  • Acting for Augean in ‘test case’ appeals relating to the landfill tax liability of waste from numerous industrial processes.

Stephenson Harwood

Two key areas for the VAT and indirect tax group at Stephenson Harwood are private equity and funds, and real estate tax. On the contentious front, the team advises on investigations, enquiries and pre-litigation private settlements with HMRC. John Meehan heads up the firm’s tax group and has a particular focus on funds, M&A and structuring mandates, as well as matters involving VAT, stamp duty and SDLT.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Meehan


Autres avocats clés:

Kate Worthington; Shofiq Miah


Principaux clients

Investec Bank Plc


Macquarie AirFinance Holdings Limited


The Prudential Assurance Company Limited


Swiss Life Asset Managers


Rockpool Investments LLP


Edward Whitley


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised M&G Real Estate on a c. £700m joint venture with TPG Real Estate.
  • Advised Swiss Life Asset Managers in connection with the sale of the self-storage property portfolio of its existing fund to a newly established continuation vehicle.
  • Advised Edward Whitley OBE on the sale of his wealth management company.