Corporate Tax

Our Corporate Tax team provides sophisticated, commercially-focused tax advice to a diverse range of domestic and international clients, from individuals and owner-managed businesses to multinational corporations.

With broad expertise in the UK and international tax landscape, it supports our clients across the full spectrum of their UK-facing operations and activities.

The team works closely with clients to navigate complex legislation and facilitate tax-efficient strategies, offering practical guidance that aligns with business objectives. Examples of areas we advise on includes:

Corporate Transactions

We provide comprehensive tax structuring and advisory services to support mergers, acquisitions and disposals, ensuring that our clients achieve their commercial goals in a tax-efficient manner. We also advise on a broad range of corporate reconstructions and demergers.
For international clients entering the UK market, we provide structuring advice to support efficient inbound investment strategies and mitigate potential UK tax exposure.

Real Estate

Our lawyers have extensive experience advising on the tax implications of a wide range of real estate transactions. This includes structuring joint venture arrangements between landowners and developers to achieve optimal tax outcomes.

We advise on the tax aspects of property acquisitions, disposals, lettings and development projects, covering both commercial and residential assets. We also support clients through the tax complexities associated with construction and redevelopment activities, providing practical guidance at each stage of the project lifecycle.

International Tax

We assist international clients in assessing and managing UK tax risks relating to the presence of a business or personnel in the UK. Our team also provides in-depth advice on the construction and application of double tax treaties.

General Tax Advisory

Our expertise extends to employment-related taxes, advising on National Insurance contributions (NICs), PAYE obligations, IR35 compliance and the tax implications of settlement agreements. In addition, we support clients with the drafting and negotiation of tax provisions in facility agreements, acting for both borrowers and lenders. We provide pragmatic solutions tailored to each client’s specific circumstances.

Tax Disputes and Litigation

We advise on all aspects of disputes with HM Revenue and Customs involving all UK taxes. We represent clients from the initial stages of enquiry or investigation and in relation to appeals before the First-tier Tribunal and beyond, up to and including the Supreme Court, ensuring robust and effective advocacy throughout the process.

In addition, we have extensive experience advising liquidators dealing with substantial tax liabilities and recovery efforts via civil proceedings, particularly where tax evasion or fraud has occurred. Our goal is to deliver strategic, results-focused advice to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.