A&O Shearman‘s internationally experienced team has expertise in the full range of corporate and real estate tax matters, in addition to contentious issues. Financial tax is a particular area of strength, and the group acts for numerous European and global investment banks. The department is headed by Christopher Harrison, who leads the firm’s global tax practice. Senior partner Lydia Challen, who chairs the Tax Committee of the Law Society of England and Wales, has experience in all aspects of corporate tax. Charles Yorke handles asset finance and capital markets transactions, in addition to his contentious practice. James Burton is a key contact for transactions in the real estate sector. Tim Harrop has experience in tax aspects of M&A, reorganisations, and equity capital markets transactions. Vimal Tilakapala, who is a Deputy Judge of the Upper Tribunal, provides support as a consultant. Following the merger with Shearman & Sterling, the team now includes Simon Letherman, who advises on a broad range of European and international transactions.
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- 'A fantastic team who understand my business and are always prepared to help me understand the complexities of tax deeds in simple, straightforward language.'
- 'Tim Harrop is very knowledgeable, practical and commercial.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Quilter Plc.
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Société Générale
- UBS A.G.
- Coventry Building Society
- Marks & Spencer
- Worldpay
- WPP
- Investec
- Kyowa Kirin International (KKI)
- United Overseas Bank
- KCA Deutag
- PIMCO
- Nationwide Building Society
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Christopher Harrison