Tax
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
Contact number
+44 20 7600 1200Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised GSK on the demerger of its consumer healthcare business, The transaction resulted in the formation of the world’s biggest standalone consumer healthcare group, Haleon.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Slaughter and May are the pre-eminent firm on these matters. I have complete confidence in their ability to handle complex and sophisticated work."
"The team are able to read between the lines of what is being asked, enabling them to get to the heart of matters efficiently."
"They offer a prompt, professional and friendly service."
"Slaughter and May are the pre-eminent firm on these matters. I have complete confidence in their ability to handle complex and sophisticated work."
"The team are able to read between the lines of what is being asked, enabling them to get to the heart of matters efficiently."
"They offer a prompt, professional and friendly service."
Notable Practitioners
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 incredibly bright, nimble, commercially aware and has great emotional intelligence. We feel much reassured with him beside us."
"He's a top partner and one of the most experienced and technical tax people I've come across in the industry."
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 excellent. He's very bright, very creative and highly responsive. When we are really stuck we ring him."
Gareth Miles has a transaction-focused tax practice. His experience spans the full range of matters including big-ticket M&A and business restructures.
"Gareth is approachable and has a wealth of experience."
"He is a highly respected and a trusted adviser."
Richard Jeens co-chairs the tax disputes group at Slaughter and May. He often works with leading multinationals on transfer pricing disputes, among other matters.
"Richard's contributions are clear and build confidence around a clear way forward."
"Richard is an excellent litigator with an incredibly calm and reassuring presence in difficult situations. He is very strategic and able to communicate in a very client-friendly manner which cuts through complexity."