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DLA Piper LLP

Tax: VAT

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Tax: VAT - UK

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper acts for an impressive set of clients including financial institutions and UK and international corporates. The team has extensive experience in relation to both direct and indirect tax matters, notably advising on real estate-related mandates as well as on VAT. Transfer pricing is another noted area of strength.
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Strengths

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  • When I have a request, I receive responses almost immediately. They meet very tight turnaround timelines for projects.

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  • The team stand out for their commercial approach, global capability and seamless coordination across legal, regulatory and tax issues. They’re responsive, pragmatic and solution-focused.

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  • We have received excellent service and advice. They are very responsive and able to work though large of amounts of material very efficiently.

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  • DLA Piper is knowledgeable and on-point. They are excellent at allocating resources.

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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.

    • He provided an exceptional service.

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

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  • Richard Woolich
    Richard Woolich

    Richard Woolich

    Richard Woolich is best known for his expertise in handling indirect tax-related mandates, especially those involving VAT.
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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 really good in understanding the realities of the business and how we operate.

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

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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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