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Tax: Contentious

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DLA Piper LLP

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Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper has a strong contentious tax team that is able to advise on a wide range of matters. VAT and transfer pricing are two key areas of strength; however, the group's expertise is broad and it is able to assist clients faced with most types of HMRC inquiries.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper acted for JTI Acquisitions Company in an appeal to the Court of Appeal regarding the unallowable purpose rule and its application to a USD550 million loan between JTI and a US corporation.

Strengths

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  • We value the team's responsiveness, technical excellence and pragmatic problem solving. They have taken time to understand our business.

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  • The team are super responsive and super expert in their area.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jason Collins
    Jason Collins

    Jason Collins

    Jason Collins is DLA Piper's head of international tax controversy. He is widely regarded as a leading tax litigator with standout expertise in group litigation orders. He advises financial services organisations and large corporate clients on disputes with HMRC, as well as advising on international tax litigation.

    • Jason is very cool under pressure and a great rainmaker.

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    • He provided an exceptional service.

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  • Stuart Walsh
    Stuart Walsh

    Stuart Walsh

    Stuart Walsh advises clients on disputes with HMRC relating to indirect taxes. He continues to advise clients on cases involving MTIC, as well as those relating to VAT.

    • Stuart is very personable and knowledgeable, which makes for a really smooth experience.

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    • Stuart is really good in understanding the realities of the business and how we operate.

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    • He's incredibly down to earth, very hard-working, and very personable and knowledgeable.

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  • Clara Boyd
    Clara Boyd

    Clara Boyd

    Clara Boyd is recognised for her advice to large corporates on disputes with HMRC. She specialises in disputes involving indirect taxes.
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  • Lauren Redhead
    Lauren Redhead

    Lauren Redhead

    Lauren Redhead regularly advises corporate clients on disputes with the tax authorities. She is able to provide guidance on direct, indirect and international taxation matters.

    • Lauren is very capable, very responsive and proactive.

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