Regularly advising on multi-jurisdictional transactions, Shoosmiths LLP is enlisted by start-ups, private businesses and FTSE 250 companies to handle matters relating to real estate tax, employee share schemes, as well as enterprise investment schemes (EIS) and venture capital trust (VCT) schemes. The team has additional expertise in representing clients in tax disputes. Practice head Tom Wilde is an expert in the EIS and VCT space, while Daniel Kennedy focuses on real estate tax, often advising institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds and private equity clients. Kate Garcia leads on contentious matters, including disputes with HMRC and tax appeals, and is also proficient in real estate transactions and property taxes. Carly Curler supports the team on matters involving the Construction Industry Scheme, VAT and capital allowances.
Corporate tax in South East
Shoosmiths LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Tom Wilde
Autres avocats clés:
Kate Garcia; Daniel Kennedy; Carly Curler; Chris Moakes
Les références
‘Very approachable with quick, concise advice that fully considers our position rather than just quoting general principles. Formal work is conducted promptly and effectively.’
‘Strong support from Tom Wilde in particular who is readily available when needed, and always on top of the work of the wider team.’
‘Excellent technical capabilities and acute awareness of the HMRC’s guidance manuals, rules and processes.’
Principaux clients
Octopus Investments Limited
Pembroke VCT plc
MMC Ventures Ltd
Venrex Investment Management LLP
Gatehouse Bank and Sigma Capital
Housing Growth Partnership
The Management of Berkeley Care
Hallam Land Management and Hannick Homes
Hill Residential
Aviva Investors and Packaged Living
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Octopus Ventures on its investment in DRIFT Energy Ltd.
- Acting for Hallam Land Management and Hannick Homes on their joint venture with Taylor Wimpey to promote a 400-acre site for the delivery of 2,400 new residential dwellings.
- Acting for Aviva on its forward funding arrangement with BDW Trading for the delivery of 101 new homes for its “single family housing” product.
Stevens & Bolton LLP
Stevens & Bolton LLP is a noteworthy choice for clients seeking corporate tax advice, regularly advising on high-value transactions, including those involving complex equity incentive structures. Kate Schmit heads up the team, advising on an array of tax issues surrounding M&A, private equity issues, reorganisations, as well as the design and implementation of share incentive arrangements. Sarah Cardew has a particular focus on VAT, real estate and construction tax matters, while Sarah Balchin specialises in growth capital and employee incentives, especially within the life sciences sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kate Schmit
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Cardew; Sarah Balchin
Les références
‘Authenticity and a wide range of knowledge boxed in a client-friendly package.’
‘ Availability, transparency and keeping up to deadlines set.’
‘The team at Stevens & Bolton are experts in what they do and, importantly, they are very responsive. They are also very pleasant to work with. We always felt we were in good hands.’
Principaux clients
The Ardonagh Group
Bright Path Sports Partners, LLC and Bright Path Ipswich, LLC
Clínica Baviera S.A.
Selling shareholders of Landmark Accountants Ltd
Diploma Holdings Plc
Selling shareholders of Cloobees sp z.o.o.
Selling shareholders of FWD View Limited
Selling shareholders of Grove Solutions Limited
Saturn Jersey Topco Limited
Selling shareholders of Red Fox I.D. Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bright Path Sports Partners in connection with the taking of a 44% stake in Ipswich Town Football Club.
- Advising Clínica Baviera S.A. on the acquisition of Optimax, providing entry into the UK market.
- Advised Diploma Holdings Plc on the £38m acquisition by its subsidiary R&G Fluid Power Group Limited of Plastic and Rubber Group Holdings Limited.