About

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As tax law becomes increasingly complex for individuals and businesses, our specialist tax lawyers can help with your tax affairs by identifying risks and opportunities, whilst ensuring compliance.

We possess comprehensive knowledge of UK tax law, with deep sector insight and experience. Our team, including chartered tax advisers and STEP qualified practitioners, is renowned for delivering creative and effective solutions in a range of private client and business contexts.

Our corporate tax lawyers advise on corporate, financing and real estate transactions, whilst also providing tax advice in relation to acquisitions, investments and structuring. This includes having regard to ESG considerations.

We understand the importance of responding quickly to developments in UK tax and incentives law whilst also understanding the needs of our clients. Our reputation is highlighted by our membership on national committees such as the Chartered Institute of Taxation Technical Committee and the Law Society Corporation Tax Law Sub-Committee.

Our expertise includes:

• Corporate tax: Our corporate tax team provides high quality UK tax advice on a wide range of transactions and commercial structures. This includes advice to large corporate groups, financial institutions, funds and public bodies.

• Tax enquiries and disputes: Our tax disputes lawyers provide clear guidance to companies and individuals in relation to tax enquiries and disputes, at all stages of tax investigations.

Chambers Review

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Tax - The Regions

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon has a market-leading team that provides high-quality tax advice on fund structuring, real estate transactions and M&A, among other areas. The firm's client roster includes owner-managed businesses and large corporates. The firm is also noted for its ability to advise on cross-border tax issues.

Work Highlights

  • Burges Salmon provided tax advice to Atrato in relation to the acquisition of a fully operational portfolio of rooftop solar assets.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Carnochan
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Ian Carnochan
Head of Tax
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Band 2

Head of department Ian Carnochan handles a range of tax issues related to significant corporate and real estate transactions. He advises clients on VAT issues and M&A.

Ian provided clear advice on a complex issue.

He is an exceptional tax lawyer.

He's a great tax lawyer and a pleasure to work with.

Hilary Barclay
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Hilary Barclay
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Band 3

Hilary Barclay is a corporate tax specialist with a broad practice. She regularly advises on corporate and financing transactions.

Hilary is a pleasure to work with.

She's very knowledgeable, quick to respond and very personable.

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Ian Carnochan
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Ian Carnochan
Head of Tax
2
Band 2
Hilary Barclay
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Hilary Barclay
3
Band 3

Members

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Ian Carnochan

Ian Carnochan

Head of Department