The corporate tax team at Burges Salmon LLP combines strong transactional support, where the group works closely with the firm’s other departments including corporate and real estate, with a varied portfolio of standalone tax matters. Acting across sectors, it is regularly sought out for its expertise in inbound investments, corporate restructurings, and financing arrangements, amongst others. Ian Carnochan heads up the practice and sports in-depth knowledge in various areas of corporate tax, such as VAT and property development. Hilary Barclay is noted for her experience relating to group tax advice as well as with transactions and restructurings.

Praised for its ‘depth of knowledge’, Osborne Clarke LLP's practice is active at both regional and national level, and leverages its tax expertise to advise clients on fund structuring, investments, as well as real estate and corporate transactions. The group is also particularly well-versed in matters arising in the financial services, built environment, and utilities sectors. Tracey Wright, who heads the firm’s corporate tax team, focuses on real estate and infrastructure-related tax issues, while Erika Jupe serves as head of the international tax group and is noted for her experience in fund structuring and cross-border matters. The ‘outstanding’ Elizabeth Shanahan handles a varied workload ranging from VAT and stamp duty issues to international tax structuring and cross-border property investments.

Ashfords LLP is known for its strength in reorganisation and the team is often sought out by real estate companies in relation to demergers. Employment taxes, stamp duty, and transactional tax support further form the group’s portfolio of work. The group is under the leadership of Exeter-based Angus Bauer, whose clients include both public and private sector entities. John Pindard in Plymouth is another key figure who covers EIS and SEIS, reorganisation, and venture capital relief cases, amongst others.

With an offering that is split into dedicated tax practices, such as real estate, corporate, incentives, and disputes, TLT is regularly sought out by national and regional clients to advise on a broad range of tax matters, including providing support on high-profile transactions. Based in Bristol, the team is headed by Ben Watson, who focuses on employee incentives and employee ownership. Mark Braude‘s advisory work includes stamp duties and value added tax, while Emma Bradley regularly handles incentive schemes and tax issues arising out of transactions.

The private equity and energy sectors form particular areas of focus for Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP‘s tax practice, which often advises on cross-border tax structuring. Property taxes, employee incentives and shareholding-related issues are also parts of the group’s portfolio. Jeremy Smith leads overall from Newcastle, while the group's South West offering is spearheaded by Ronan Lowney, who was promoted to partnership in July 2023.