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Tax: Contentious - UK

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills represents clients in a comprehensive range of direct and indirect tax matters, with experience in areas such as M&A, real estate and investment funds. It has notable experience advising clients from the energy and financial services sectors, including a large number of FTSE-listed companies. The team handles contentious and non-contentious matters both in the UK and internationally.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised Hotel Chocolat on its acquisition by a subsidiary of Mars.

Strengths

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The HSF tax team distinguishes itself with an exceptional understanding of our business, delivering clear and actionable advice tailored to our needs.

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HSF brought good advice and added value to our transaction.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nick Clayton
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Band 3
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.

He's very good and charming.

Nick did a tremendous job getting the result for the client.

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Michael Hunt
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Band 4
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 is an excellent adviser and very reliable.

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Aurell Taussig
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Band 5

Aurell Taussig has a varied practice that sees him advising clients on everything from M&A-related tax issues through to investment fund structuring.

Aurell is capable of thorough and detailed analysis. He also provides practical advice on how to structure a deal.

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Aurell Taussig
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Nick Clayton
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Michael Hunt
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