Tax

Jonathan Schwarz is highly regarded for his expertise in international tax matters. His particular areas of expertise include double tax relief, tax treaties, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions. He is also qualified as a barrister in Canada and South Africa, as well as Ireland, a country from which he's received a number of big cases in recent times.

"He has had a tremendously successful couple of years handling the most standout international law cases in the market."

"He does very well in big cases and is always kind to those who are on the team with him."

Alun James focuses on corporate tax matters, including transactions, corporate reorganisations and debt restructures. Employment-related securities, share repurchases and venture capital trusts are additional areas he advises on. He has expertise in all direct tax matters and is also an experienced VAT and SDLT practitioner.

"Alun is technically excellent, a great advocate and someone with amazing client-handling skills. You couldn't ask for more."

Keith Gordon is an accomplished barrister known for his effective advice to taxpayers on a wide range of corporate tax issues. He is experienced in handling cases involving income tax, capital gains tax and employment taxes.

"A total professional, who responds rapidly and comprehensively. He strives hard to work out the best strategy for his clients."

"Great at arguing his corner and doesn't take bad points."

Michael Sherry is a well-regarded practitioner for all aspects of tax law. He is expert in corporate tax, tax schemes and residence issues, and has significant experience in VAT and private client taxation to boot. In addition to dispensing incisive advice, he appears in contentious proceedings.

"Michael is an experienced performer with a solid, practical outlook."

Philip Ridgway is a corporate tax specialist with particular expertise in business reorganisations. He has particular knowledge of insolvency and income tax, but also acts in SDLT cases and is increasingly called on to advise on tax avoidance schemes.

"Excellent in providing timely and concise advice."

"A man who can make a huge difference to a case."

"Philip is very responsive and provides practical advice."

David Pett is a former solicitor valued for his strong advice to taxpayers on employment and corporate tax-related issues. He is in demand by leading City solicitors' firm and particularly respected for his deep knowledge of employee share incentives, Employee Ownership Trusts and tax-advantaged share schemes.

"The leading expert for employment share schemes. He's very user-friendly and clued-up."

Ximena Montes Manzano is a well-respected junior known for her work representing clients at all levels of the court system. She regularly counsels clients on corporate tax issues as well as professional conduct cases. She is particularly well known for her support of clients through formal complaints and ADR.

"Ximena has a very impressive understanding of procedure and an excellent grasp of how tax law works in complex situations."