Tax
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
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+44 20 7600 1200About
Provided by Slaughter and May
Our highly regarded team advises on the tax issues arising from the full range of commercial and financial matters, including many of the largest cross-border transactions. As a full service tax practice, we also provide tax consultancy and advice.
- We are recognised not only for our technical excellence but also for the commercial and responsive nature of our advice.
- In addition to many of the biggest UK-headquartered, publicly listed multinationals, our impressive roster of clients includes US and European companies, large private companies, individuals and government bodies.
- We are instructed on the biggest and most complicated mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions where our role includes advising on structuring the transaction, negotiating the tax aspects of the documentation and managing large multinational teams of tax advisers on cross-border deals.
- We work with our clients and other lawyers in the firm to develop innovative and tax efficient solutions to a wide range of commercial issues and then ensure that these are implemented to meet the tax and commercial objectives of the matter in hand.
- Clients seek our advice on a broad range of other tax issues that affect their businesses such as, including State aid investigations, and tax policy matters, including challenges for global businesses caused by the changing international tax landscape.
Chambers 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
- Slaughter and May represented Arm in the tax aspects of its £50 billion IPO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The tax department is strong technically and works proactively to identify and manage the impact of specific technical issues for their client's business."
"We need advice which is prompt, trustworthy, pragmatic and not too long to read. Slaughter and May tick all those boxes."
"Whether associate or partner, they are all capable of being responsible for giving direct advice to the client."
"They deliver exceptional client service that is clear, concise and practical and delivered to schedule."
"As a client you have immediate access to their top partners and staff, and they work collaboratively with you."
"The tax department is strong technically and works proactively to identify and manage the impact of specific technical issues for their client's business."
"We need advice which is prompt, trustworthy, pragmatic and not too long to read. Slaughter and May tick all those boxes."
"Whether associate or partner, they are all capable of being responsible for giving direct advice to the client."
"They deliver exceptional client service that is clear, concise and practical and delivered to schedule."
"As a client you have immediate access to their top partners and staff, and they work collaboratively with you."
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's technical advice is just brilliant. He is a pleasure to work with and he is my go-to person for a quick answer."
"Michael is a technical and commercial all-rounder who is very easy to get on with."
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 has a very nice manner and is able to communicate complex topics very simply."
"Dominic is a leading advisor on UK tax matters with excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness."
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 Excellent at team management and delivers personal support as required."
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Slaughter and May
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