Tax
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a strong reputation for its experience advising on the full range of corporate tax matters, including M&A and capital markets. The tax team is notable for its transfer pricing expertise as well as its work on SDLT. Its clients are drawn from a wide range of sectors including healthcare, real estate, finance and pharmaceuticals.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Clipper Logistics on its recommended takeover offer by GXO Logistics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells are pragmatic and responsive in relation to complex transactions across a range of taxes."
"The team are always quick to respond and will work to tight deadlines."
"They provide good advice and are clear in delivering it."
"Hogan Lovells are pragmatic and responsive in relation to complex transactions across a range of taxes."
"The team are always quick to respond and will work to tight deadlines."
"They provide good advice and are clear in delivering it."
Notable Practitioners
Rupert Shiers is head of Hogan Lovells' UK tax disputes team. He routinely represents corporate claimants in UK and European tribunals regarding complex VAT disputes and customs duty charges.
Elliot Weston is head of Hogan Lovells' UK tax practice. He has broad and varied experience counselling clients including developers, investment companies and hotel groups on complex real estate tax issues.
"Elliot is pragmatic and thoughtful about a range of topics. He is a first-class commercial tax adviser."
Karen Hughes has experience handling the tax aspects of corporate acquisitions, joint ventures and real estate transactions. She also advises clients on day-to-day issues and tax planning.
Philip Harle provides comprehensive guidance to international corporate clients on complex tax issues. He is able to assist with the tax elements of M&A and securitisations.