Tax
UK Guide 2025 : The Regions
Band 2
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Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
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:
- UK and multi-jurisdiction transactions including mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations, restructuring and demergers
- Real estate tax, including the tax structuring of complex development projects
- Management incentives, share schemes and employment tax
- Enterprise investment schemes (EIS) and venture capital trust (VCT) schemes
- Tax dispute resolution, from enquiries and disclosures to mediations, settlements and appeals
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths advised Octopus Investments on the VCT and EIS eligibility of its participation in the USD13.9 million Series A funding round in Puraffinity,
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The tax team has a vast amount of knowledge and the ability to source advice from other specialists within the firm if required."
"They are an exceptionally technical team, well versed in the details of the legislation and practices of HMRC."
"They flag potential commercial issues to us even if they extend beyond the tax remit."
"The tax team has a vast amount of knowledge and the ability to source advice from other specialists within the firm if required."
"They are an exceptionally technical team, well versed in the details of the legislation and practices of HMRC."
"They flag potential commercial issues to us even if they extend beyond the tax remit."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Kennedy chairs the real estate tax practice at Shoosmiths. He advises on the tax structuring of corporate, property and investment transactions.
"He's a simply outstanding tax operator. He's super responsive and an absolute pleasure to work with."
"He provides excellent feedback, guidance and advice."
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.
"He's an exceptional tax lawyer and business adviser."
"Tom's service is top tier."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Beringea LLP
Gresham House Asset Management Limited
Laverock Therapeutics Limited
Octopus Investments Limited