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Firms To Watch: Corporate tax

Led by Kathy Potter, the team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is well equipped to provide tax advice relating to VC investments, particularly in relation to spin-out companies.

Corporate tax in South East

Shoosmiths LLP

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.

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.