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UK tax rules continually evolve, and with that change comes increased complexity and compliance challenges for businesses and individuals. Keeping up-to-date so commercial strategies can be actioned confidently with minimal tax impact can be challenging for most businesses.
Our tax team has extensive experience providing a comprehensive range of tax advisory services to clients ranging from large corporate and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs, senior executives, scaling businesses and family-led organisations, helping them to analyse and meet their tax responsibilities. We also advise international groups who have a presence in the UK on the tax impact of any structural changes they may look to implement.
We keep on top of the latest changes to tax laws and regulations so that our clients get the right advice at the right time. We help clients ensure that tax is managed effectively at points of change, in the delivery of day-to-day operations and with risk managed for the future.
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Ashfords has notable experience in handling the tax aspects of corporate transactions. The team acts for a broad range of national and international companies, with a strong track record of advising on cross-border deals. Its lawyers are frequently instructed to advise on demergers, corporate reorganisations and EIS structures. The team also regularly assists with VAT and employment tax matters.
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Ashfords advised Craven Street Wealth on the purchase of a business and the later sale of the shares in the combined group.
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Ashfords demonstrate several strengths that set them apart in the industry. They are practical, commercially focused and consistently deliver clear advice rather than theoretical responses.
The team are focused, driven, and they stick to the timeframe and quotes.
The tax team stand out for their professionalism and for fully understanding clients' needs.
Their ability to understand the issues and the implications in respect of the commercial reality of a situation is why they are able to deliver such a good service.
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John Pindard has a busy tax practice advising on both transactional and contentious mandates. He counts corporations, charities and entrepreneurs among his clients.
He provides clear advice and makes a difficult area accessible for non-specialists and non-lawyers.
John is a top lawyer.
Angus Bauer is a highly experienced practitioner who handles matters relating to income, corporation and capital gains tax, among other issues. He works with clients such as public and private companies and shareholders.
Angus is a very sophisticated tax lawyer.
Angus Bauer is excellent to work with.
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