Tax

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.

"The team has in-depth very specialist knowledge with deep understanding of industry specialisms."

Herbert Smith Freehills advised abrdn on the establishment of a housing joint venture with John Lewis to deliver approximately 1,000 new homes in Bromley, West Ealing and Reading.

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 incredibly capable and thoughtful tax lawyer - he is very detailed and very focused."

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 is extremely knowledgeable and he has a talent for explaining the most complex issue in easily understood terms."

Steven Wenham is an associate at Herbert Smith who advises clients on disputes with HMRC. He is able to advise on both direct and indirect taxation.