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Our tax lawyers deliver an unrivalled client experience.
We work closely with a broad range of clients, including start-ups, mature private businesses and FTSE 250 companies.
Our tax team provide pragmatic, commercial tax advice, whether on bespoke tax structures or otherwise. Comprising a team of 20 legal advisers our core tax offerings are advising on:
Our client-centred approach has delivered excellent results down the years, highlighted by our award-winning track record.
We have been a finalist in the ‘Best EIS/SEIS Tax Adviser of the year’ category at the EISA Awards every year since 2018 and won ‘highly commended’ in 2022 and 2023 for our expertise and work promoting the industry.
We’re able to offer high-quality EIS, VCT and corporate advice all under one roof. That, combined with a brilliant team of talented people working for clients across the UK, means we are now a real force to be reckoned with in the VC market.
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Shoosmiths' Reading-based tax team is recognised for providing the full range of tax advice to an impressive client base. The group stands out for its knowledge of the tax treatment of Venture Capital Trusts and the EIS, as well as its expertise in real estate tax.
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Shoosmiths advised MMC Ventures on the EIS aspects of its investment into BotGuard as part of its EUR12 million Series A funding round.
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The key strengths of this department are their commercially sensible advice, timely responses, collaborative approach, and ability to resolve complex matters.
They are very consistent across businesses and practices. We like that they are happy to talk through things ahead of any formal structure.
They are responsive, practical and able to provide very commercial advice. They get to the point very quickly and offer very user-friendly guidance.
The tax team at Shoosmiths provide quick, clear, and concise advice, and consistently handle new situations with confidence and expertise.
Shoosmiths is a key legal partner for us.
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Daniel Kennedy chairs the real estate tax practice at Shoosmiths. He advises on the tax structuring of corporate, property and investment transactions.
He is pragmatic, commercial and a tough but fair negotiator.
Tom Wilde is a key partner in the Shoosmiths team, offering particular expertise in matters concerning the tax implications of Venture Capital Trust investments. He also advises on EIS and HMRC clearance issues.
Tom Wilde is one of the best tax advisers in the market. He is exceptional in every area, with solid technical ability and a strong commercial approach.
He is readily available, great at giving concise advice and at cutting through complex or challenging scenarios to give clear recommendations or views that support our business objectives.
Tom is invaluable to our business with his rapid and practical advice.
Tom Wilde is the best in the business. He is super responsive and gives very commercial advice.
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