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Tax - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Slaughter and May works with a broad spectrum of high-profile corporates and individuals on UK and EU tax issues. The firm offers in-depth technical expertise in tax inquiries and investigations. Its lawyers are noted for their experience in obtaining confidential HMRC settlements for clients and are adept at advising on international tax disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Slaughter and May advised BlueCrest in the Court of Appeal concerning the tax treatment of members of its partnership and whether they should be taxed as employees.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Lane
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Band 1

Michael Lane is head of Slaughter and May's tax practice. He is well known for his corporate tax advice but is also highly capable when advising on contentious matters such as transfer pricing disputes.

Michael is a highly skilled lawyer who brings to the table deep expertise and creative, practical, problem-solving ability. He is extremely responsive, client-focused and commercially savvy.

He's a superstar tax lawyer but also very talented when it comes to understanding people.

He has encyclopedic tax knowledge and a pragmatic and commercial approach, and he's a pleasure to deal with.

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Dominic Robertson
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Dominic Robertson is co-head of Slaughter and May's tax disputes practice. Transfer pricing is a specific area of expertise for Robertson; however, he is highly capable across all types of tax disputes.

Dominic is my go-to person. He gives good, structured advice.

Dominic is a really good strategic thinker with lots of expertise and really good judgement.

Dominic is very calm and measured. He's such a safe pair of hands, and has great client care.

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Gareth Miles
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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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Richard Jeens
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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 is highly skilled, knows how to construct arguments to appeal to the tribunal, and delivers exceptional client service.

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Charles Osborne
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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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Michael Lane
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Dominic Robertson
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Gareth Miles
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Charles Osborne
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Up and Coming
Tax: Contentious

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Dominic Robertson
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Michael Lane
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Richard Jeens
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