Your challenges
Tax is an inevitable and increasingly complex feature of commercial life. So when you undertake a major transaction of any kind, tax issues are a vital aspect of the deal, and sometimes a “make or break” factor. You need lawyers who combine specialist knowledge of tax issues with a strong understanding of your business.
Achieving your ambitions
Whatever your tax requirements, we can help. Nobody likes paying more tax than is necessary, but different taxpayers have different attitudes to managing tax risk. Some prefer simplicity and certainty, while others are willing to pursue tax planning ideas even though they may involve an element of risk. We aim to tailor our tax services to your approach but never lose sight of the virtues 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 commercial tax partners, Ted Powell and Christopher Townsend, and a further four tax specialists covering the full range of tax issues, including corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes and SDLT. For entrepreneurs looking for private tax advisory services as well as corporate tax advice, we work closely with our colleagues in private tax.
Lawyers you can trust
According to Legal 500, our team is “acclaimed as team players” and “the quality of the work here is always excellent”. 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”.