Work Department

Corporate tax.

Position

Darren advises on a wide range of corporate tax and VAT issues, with a focus on private equity and employment tax-related matters. He has extensive experience in the corporate and individual tax issues which arise in such areas. He has also acted for clients on a number of tax and VAT litigation matters. Recent work includes: advising a number of clients on the application of the disguised remuneration rules to their pension and share scheme arrangements; advising a major international listed life sciences business on the disposal of part of its UK operations and related tax structuring issues; advising a number of major investment banks on private equity and real estate fund structures; advising the UK government on a number of matters, including the establishment of the Energy Technology Institute and the sale of the Fire Services College.