With deep-rooted expertise in the Scottish corporate tax landscape, Brodies LLP is the go-to adviser for corporate and real estate clients navigating the full spectrum of transactional, restructuring, and property-related tax matters. The firm is also recognised for its strong capabilities in private equity and asset management. Isobel d’Inverno, who is well-versed in assisting her clients with transactions including inward investment structures, student accommodation-related work and corporate real estate projects, co-heads the practice with Karen Davidson, who specialises in corporate real estate transactions and employment tax issues. Alan Barr offers trusted counsel on business and personal tax issues, while Bob Langridge is known for his standout work in fund taxation.

Burness Paull LLP’s tax team works closely with the firm’s M&A practice and offers comprehensive guidance on a wide range of transactions, with a particular focus on framework agreements, share incentive schemes, loan balances, employment tax matters, and real estate structurings. The practice demonstrates particular strength in all areas of personal tax, including offshore trusts, inheritance issues and capital gains tax. The practice is headed by Christine Yuill, a seasoned expert in acquisitions, property, and employment tax. Nicola Williams is sought after by clients seeking advice on private equity and M&A transactions.

Dentons offers comprehensive tax services spanning real estate, financial services and VAT mandates, and M&A-related warranties and indemnities. Its client base ranges from international and domestic high-net-worth individuals to private equity firms, manufacturers, transport operators, and organisations in the housing sector. Based in Glasgow, Lorna McCaa steers the group, with a particular focus on the food and drink, retail, real estate, and technology industries. John Finnick brings extensive expertise in advising on the full spectrum of business-related taxes.

The tax specialists at Addleshaw Goddard have earned a reputation for expertly managing cross-border transactions, offering strategic advice on M&A and real estate deals. With a strong emphasis on private equity buyouts, the team provides invaluable support to sellers and management teams, bringing a wealth of experience in navigating employee-related tax challenges. Heather Gibson is a key figure, regularly advising on the tax complexities of high-value property transactions.

DWF excels in navigating tax and regulatory matters within asset management and development transactions. The firm is particularly adept at handling corporate acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings, offering expert guidance to multinational clients across a wide range of sectors, including the private equity, energy, technology, and financial services spaces. Caroline Colliston brings extensive expertise in Scottish taxation, with a special focus on land and buildings transaction tax, as well as UK employment taxes.

Morton Fraser MacRoberts’ practice is centered on advising clients on land and buildings VAT, property-related mandates, management buy-outs, and employee ownership trust transactions. Practice head Ainsley Maclaren brings extensive expertise in both direct and indirect tax, particularly in transactional tax matters, including corporate restructurings.

Shepherd and Wedderburn provides specialist tax advice across a broad spectrum of matters, including M&A transactions, land acquisitions, share schemes, and fund structuring issues. The team’s expertise spans corporate deals, property transactions, employment-related tax, and emerging asset classes such as carbon credits. Practice head Stephen Miller brings deep insight into both corporate and personal taxation, with substantial experience in acquisitions, disposals, and corporate restructurings. Douglas Sinclair is also recognised for his strong support on complex tax matters.