Tax | UK

Addleshaw Goddard offers a top-drawer tax practice engaged on high-value private equity investments and frequently instructed by an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients. The firm works alongside the corporate team to provide comprehensive support on M&A deals, and regularly advises on SDLT and VAT matters. The team demonstrates further experience assisting with real estate-related mandates. It also frequently provides tax advisory services in addition to transactional advice.

DLA Piper has a highly respected team providing first-class tax advice on private equity transactions. The firm offers a thriving cross-border practice, which frequently advises on UK inward investment from the USA. The team is noted for its work on taxes associated with commercial property, and lawyers are frequently instructed to assist with corporate reorganisations.

Squire Patton Boggs has an established and well-rounded team handling all manner of tax issues associated with corporate finance, property transactions and restructuring. The team draws on its extensive international network to provide tax counsel on complex cross-border transactions. The firm frequently advises on employee share incentive and pensions related tax matters. The team also handles contentious tax cases, in addition to work involving the energy and technology sectors, and is well placed to advise clients on VAT and SDLT issues.

Weightmans has a notable team providing tax support to local and national clients. The firm is regularly engaged to provide tax advice on acquisitions, sales, restructurings and demergers. The team is well placed to assist investors and developers with tax issues associated with property transactions. The firm also demonstrates considerable knowledge of employee incentive schemes.