Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has a strong focus on the real estate, investment funds, and financial sectors, and it advises clients on the tax elements of UK and cross-border M&A and energy transactions, private equity mandates, and restructurings, as well as providing representation in tax disputes. William Arrenberg sits at the helm of the firm’s global tax practice and is especially skilled in VAT and SDLT matters regarding real estate transactions. Other key members of the team include corporate tax specialist Howard Murray, Casey Dalton, who has expertise in VAT work in the charity and not-for-profit sector, and Isaac Zailer, who has experience in both UK and international tax mandates regarding asset management.