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Brodies LLP

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Brodies LLP

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Our lawyers, chartered accountants and chartered tax advisers have the experience and specialist skills to provide clients with pragmatic and technically astute advice on UK and Scottish taxes.

From standalone tax planning and compliance advice, to comprehensive transactional support, we understand how tax considerations fit within a broader commercial picture and provide tax advice on any area of your business or personal activities.

We advise on the tax aspects of company acquisitions, disposals and reconstructions, and commercial property transactions and, particularly in recent years, we have been heavily involved in the tax optimisation of insolvency-related transactions and restructurings.

We also provide tax consultancy services to accountancy and other legal firms, particularly in relation to property tax issues.

Our corporate tax experts are closely involved in several tax consultation groups which liaise with HM Revenue & Customs and with the Scottish Government in relation to the new Scottish Taxes.Team members sit on the Law Society of Scotland Tax Committee, the Stamp Taxes Practitioners Group, the Scottish Property Federation and the Stamp Duty Land Tax Working Together Group.

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Tax - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Brodies houses a high-calibre group that excels in tax planning and structuring for real estate transactions and investments. It is particularly sought out for its in-depth knowledge of stamp duty, VAT and capital allowances. The team also provides exemplary counsel on the tax elements of M&A transactions, private equity deals and corporate restructuring. It is well placed to advise investors, developers and real estate funds on land taxation matters. Recent areas of activity include tax litigation.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brodies acted for Europa Capital Partners on the purchase of a newly developed build-to-rent asset at Granary Quay in Glasgow.

Strengths

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  • Brodies provide very thorough and clear explanations of tax issues.

    Tax respondentUK

  • The team at Brodies provide commercially-based advice.

    Tax respondentUK

  • The Brodies tax team are exceptionally bright, with a very detailed understanding of the law. They are able to distil the key issues and present very complex points in a way that's understandable.

    Tax respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Isobel d'Inverno
    Isobel d'Inverno

    Isobel d'Inverno

    Isobel d'Inverno is a leading lawyer in the Scottish tax market. Her practice covers issues such as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax.

    • Isobel d'Inverno is very thoughtful and a sound practitioner.

      Tax respondentUK

    • Isobel is an excellent lawyer and is hugely respected.

      Tax respondentUK
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  • Bob Langridge
    Bob Langridge

    Bob Langridge

    Bob Langridge advises an array of corporate and real estate clients. He specialises in corporate restructurings, complex real estate and funds.

    • Bob is a brilliant tax attorney. He is thorough and detailed in his considerations and responses.

      Tax respondentUK

    • Bob Landridge has a reassuring approach which gives comfort to clients. His ability to explain complex matters and provide options has been invaluable.

      Tax respondentUK
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  • Karen Davidson
    Karen Davidson

    Karen Davidson

    Karen Davidson has a corporate tax-focused practice. She advises on the structuring of corporate transactions, with additional expertise in relation to real estate.

    • Karen Davidson is very responsive and commercial.

      Tax respondentUK

    • Karen combines brilliant technical ability with a very high level of commercial awareness. She is also exceptional at explaining complex matters to non-experts.

      Tax respondentUK
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  • Alan Barr
    Alan Barr

    Alan Barr

    Alan Barr works on the full range of tax matters, including real estate tax issues. His clients include corporations and individuals.

    • Alan is an immense resource and is really respected in the market.

      Tax respondentUK
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