Slaughter and May, Tax | Chambers Europe Profile

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Tax - UK

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Slaughter and May is a premier firm that is distinguished for the advice its tax team provides on private and public M&A. The team has additional experience in sophisticated financial transactions and general advisory work. Its noteworthy clientele is formed of multinational banks, corporates and insurance companies. The team also regularly advises the UK government and other public sector bodies on tax policy.

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Work Highlights

Slaughter and May advised Vodafone on the tax aspects of its EUR8 billion sale of Vodafone Italy to Swisscom.

Strengths

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Slaughter and Many has extensive knowledge of the law and an ability to apply it to relevant facts. They are always very quick to respond.

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The firm delivers a 24/7 service and is always responsive.

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Slaughter and May has all the specialisations to fully cover complex matters. It provides an extremely high level of service.

Tax respondent
Europe

Slaughter and Many has extensive knowledge of the law and an ability to apply it to relevant facts. They are always very quick to respond.

Tax respondent
Europe

The firm delivers a 24/7 service and is always responsive.

Tax respondent
Europe

Slaughter and May has all the specialisations to fully cover complex matters. It provides an extremely high level of service.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Lane

Band 1

Michael Lane is head of Slaughter and May's tax practice. He has a client base of leading corporate groups and provides support on the complicated tax aspects of large-scale M&A.

Michael is technical, yet very clear. He cuts through enormous amounts of technical challenges to find an answer.

Michael is a fantastic lawyer.

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Dominic Robertson

Band 2

Dominic Robertson is noted for his strength handling and advising on the tax aspects of M&A and financings. He frequently counsels clients in the pharmaceutical, private equity and financial services sectors.

Dominic is an absolutely excellent lawyer.

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Gareth Miles

Band 2

Gareth Miles has a transaction-focused tax practice. His experience spans the full range of matters including big-ticket M&A and business restructures.

It is always a pleasure to work with Gareth. He is very knowledgeable.

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Charles Osborne

Up and Coming

Charles Osborne provides clients with excellent tax advice in connection with public and private M&A and debt and equity markets transactions. He is also experienced in contentious tax issues.

Charles is always is great to work with. He is very quick at understanding the commercial aim of a business and provides exceptionally crisp and clear communication at all times.

Charles is thoughtful and technically good.

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