Tax

Ashurst is well reputed in the tax sphere for major transactional work and for acting on cross-border advisory matters. The team has broad expertise, which includes advice to asset managers on fund structuring, assistance with the tax aspects of high-value real estate transactions, and tax advice on large M&A mandates. It counts alternative asset managers and multinational corporations among its clientele.

"Ashurst understand our business and the drivers that accompany our transactions."

A team at Ashurst advised longstanding client Lendlease in connection with the £809 million acquisition of 21 Moorfields in London.

Paul Miller has a broad practice and advises a range of clients on tax structuring and planning issues. He often works with banks, investment funds and other groups operating in the financial services sector. "Paul is user-friendly and advises in a digestible and practical manner." "He is very technical and has a very strong understanding of the commercial arrangements." "Paul is a great communicator; he's patient and he explains things very well."

Nicholas Gardner frequently works for corporate clients on the tax aspects of transactions. Restructuring and insolvency is another strength, and he routinely assists a range of interested parties on tax planning relating to corporate restructures.