Your challenges
Tax is an inevitable, and increasingly complex, feature of commercial life. So when you undertake a major corporate transaction of any kind – business acquisition, share sale, investment round, group restructuring, flotation – the tax issues are a vital aspect and, sometimes, a “make or break” factor in the deal.
Achieving your ambitions
Nobody likes paying more tax than is necessary but different taxpayers have different attitudes to managing tax risk: some prefer simplicity and certainty, others are willing to pursue tax planning ideas even though these may involve an element of risk. We aim to tailor our tax services to your approach but never lose sight of the virtue of common sense. We offer transaction support, transaction structuring and tax consultancy services and we keep in mind that your tax affairs are just one part of the overall commercial picture.
The strength you need
You will have a team of two dedicated tax partners, Ted Powell and Christopher Townsend, and a further five tax specialists (including a dedicated VAT consultant). For entrepreneurs, looking for private tax advisory services as well as corporate tax services, we work closely with colleagues in private tax.
Lawyers you can trust
Chambers writes that Ted Powell draws praise for his "mastery of the subject, rigorous analysis and ability to anticipate potential problems" and Christopher Townsend is "sensible and gets to the heart of issues quickly".