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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Tax: Contentious

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Tax: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a strong tax litigation group that is known for the wide range of issues it tackles for its clients, including cross-border and UK-focused tax disputes. Its lawyers are able to advise on private wealth-related tax disputes, in addition to VAT, SDLT and customs duty disputes. The firm offers clients in-depth commercial knowledge of tax law in the energy, finance and real estate sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Ørsted on a claim before the Court of Appeal relating to capital allowances in respect of its portfolio of offshore wind farms across the UK.

Strengths

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  • The team are all hands on deck, all the time, whatever you need - they're a really class outfit.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Hunt
    Michael Hunt

    Michael Hunt

    Michael Hunt represents clients in a wide range of contentious tax matters. He appears in cases relating to employment tax, double tax treaty disputes and VAT.

    • Michael has excellent attention to detail, which has been invaluable.

      Tax: Contentious respondentUK
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  • Nick Clayton
    Nick Clayton

    Nick Clayton

    Nick Clayton acts for clients in tax disputes and investigations by HMRC. Asset managers, corporate clients and high net worth individuals form much of his client base, and he works with these clients on their most significant disputes.

    • Nick translates things in a way that people understand. He is so very level-headed, a cool, calm, measured lawyer who is really good at horizon scanning and speaking to stakeholders.

      Tax: Contentious respondentUK

    • Nick is excellent - he's really hands-on, very inventive and willing to go the extra mile.

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