The specialist corporate tax practice at Birketts LLP is well versed in structuring and transactional tax advice, as well as strategic land development, employee incentive arrangements, employee ownership trusts, and advice on Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) investment. It also has niche expertise in advising farming businesses on tax-efficient structuring. 'The quality of service provided is excellent at very competitive pricing that is unbeatable when compared to a London city law firm', remarks one client. 'Highly efficient, meticulous, prompt' head of corporate tax Karl Pocock is based in Norwich, as is key associate Ben Clarke. In Ipswich, head of employee incentives Lisa Hayward is the principal contact.
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Testimonials
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- 'The strengths of Birketts corporation tax team lies in the capabilities of the partners who led and their associates. I sense a close bond and dedication within the team members. Over almost two decades, the legal firm and its team have provided superb services to not just our company (property client with UK property) but also personally as beneficial landowners. The quality of service provided by every member involved directly and indirectly is excellent at very competitive pricing that is unbeatable when compared to a London city law firm. Highly recommended.'
- 'Karl Pocock is an excellent tax solicitor - highly efficient, meticulous, prompt, caring, knows his stuff, capable of tackling complexity with absolute attention to details - who advises consistently with precision from all angles. He has earned my top recommendation through many years.'
Key clients
- Shareholders of the Stephen James Group
- Boskalis/Gardline
- The Vintage Cosmetic Company
- YFM
- Foresight Group
- Shareholders of EPG Energy Limited
- Shareholders of Farthest Gate Limited
- Shareholders of HHB Communications
- Ziegler UK
- Steel Reinforcement Product Manufacturer
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karl Pocock, Lisa Hayward