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Corporate tax

Stephenson Harwood

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Stephenson Harwood's full service tax practice covers a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious matters. Team lead John Meehan specialises in funds, M&A, and structuring mandates. Kate Worthington, who made partner in May 2022, has particular experience in real estate transactions. Shofiq Miah joined from tax litigation boutique Joseph Hage Aaronson LLP in November 2022, and brings broad disputes expertise.

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  • ‘John Meehan really knows his stuff - commercial, accessible and great to work with.’

Key clients

  • Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust/Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund
  • Bowmark
  • M&G
  • Immobel Capital Partners
  • Macquarie
  • Kroll
  • Drakewood Capital Management
  • Covanta
  • AXA Investment Management
  • Tristan Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised WindAcre Partnership LLC on its participation in the acquisition of Nielsen Holdings plc by way of a UK-court approved scheme of arrangement.
  • Advised M&G Real Estate on its acquisition of nine multi-let industrial assets from Patrizia for £165 million.
  • Advised Tristan and Rynda on a £100m + corporate real estate acquisition, leaseback and development comprising the acquisition and leaseback of 5 care homes some of which were under development.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kate Worthington
Stephenson Harwood
A partner in the firm's tax group who advises on a broad range of corporate and real estate tax matters. Kate advises on all aspects of UK corporate tax. She has particular experience in advising on real estate transactions and has acted extensively for institutional investors, listed funds (including REITs), private companies as well as individuals in this context. Kate also has experience in corporate and financing transactions, funds, joint ventures, domestic and international tax structuring and tax disputes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Meehan

Other key lawyers

Kate Worthington, Shofiq Miah

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