Tax

We provide the full spectrum of tax advisory support to cater for any international business challenge. Combining technical excellence and innovation with a practical approach we deliver the most appropriate solution tailored to your business.  We have market-leading experts in a number of fields, including for example asset finance, funds and shipping.  We also have a strong tax disputes practice.

Our team includes specialists in direct tax, indirect tax, employment tax and contentious tax.  We deliver tax advice on a stand-alone basis or as an integral part of our full legal service in respect of a transaction, project or dispute.

The strong international element of our client base means that we also advise high net worth individuals in relation to tax efficient structures to organise their personal and business affairs.

We can help you with:

  • Asset finance and tax leasing
  • Bespoke debt / equity / derivative products including distressed debt repackaging, investment with embedded derivatives, convertible debt and equity with debt characteristics
  • Employee Incentives and share schemes
  • Employment tax
  • Indirect taxes and special regimes including stamp taxes, VAT, tonnage tax, landfill tax
  • Investment funds
  • M&A, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations
  • Real estate investment and development
  • Structured finance including Islamic products
  • Tax risk appraisal and management for structured products
  • Tax disputes and investigations
  • Transfer pricing and offshore tax structuring

Strong, concise and well balanced advice

Chambers UK 2009

"The kind of top client service that is hard to find"

Chambers UK 2009

"The sheer commitment of Stephenson Harwood is key to its success"

Chambers UK 2010

"Total dedication"

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010

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