Tax

The Tax team is made up of experts who advise a range of businesses and individuals (both onshore and offshore) on all UK taxes. They are ranked in Legal 500, tier 3 for VAT and Indirect Tax.

The team can call on many years of experience and are regularly asked to contribute to books, journals and other periodicals.

We provide highly-specialised advice to a range of very large businesses including fully-listed international corporates and major UK universities.

Contacts

Michael Ridsdale

Partner

Martin Scammell

Consultant

News

Usufructs and UK Stamp Duty Land Tax

Usufructs are a common form of ownership in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and other civil law countries. They allow a person to occupy a property and receive income, usually for their … Read more →

Bulletins

Higher SDLT rates for second homes

During last year’s Autumn Statement the Chancellor announced that SDLT rates would increase in relation to the purchase of additional residential properties. As with the 2014 Autumn Statement changes to … Read more →

Wedlake Bell LLP is a 'friendly' firm that displays an understanding of VAT and SDLT at the 'highest levels'. The practice is led by VAT and indirect tax specialist Michael Ridsdale, whose knowledge of SDLT is 'second to none'. Ridsdale advises on a broad range of transactions and has significant experience representing tax payers in HMRC disputes and enquiries.

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