Praised for its ‘great expertise in dealing with complex SDLT matters’, Clifford Chance LLP is highly regarded for its aptitude in handling indirect tax issues relating to major transactions, including those in the real estate sector. Its broad sector expertise spans securitisation, finance, funds, corporate, insolvency, insurance, energy and healthcare. David Saleh heads up the practice and regularly handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, with key strength in SDLT cases. Simon Corzberg is active in numerous sectors, including real estate, finance, insurance, and energy. Edward Page is highly skilled in advising clients on tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures, and cross-border investments.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Have great expertise at dealing with complex SDLT matters.’

  • ‘David Saleh is an expert in their field.’

  • ‘Expert tax team providing very complex tax assistance on multiple workstreams and technical areas of law and tax. Highly responsive and knowledge of subject area extremely high.’

  • ‘David Saleh - goes over and above to explain complex tax positions, views and way forward, proactive with solutions, ensuring engagement from all parties. Highly complementary of David and the high level of service.’

  • ‘Solid commercial acumen as well as first class experience.’

  • ‘David Saleh is on top of the game, very pleasant to deal with.’

Key clients

  • Castleforge Partners
  • Rothesay Life Plc
  • Hammerson plc
  • DWS
  • PIMCO
  • KKR / Mirastar
  • Liu Chong Hing Investment
  • CK Asset Holdings Limited (CKA)
  • Mitsubishi Estate

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Saleh

Other key lawyers

Simon Corzberg, Edward Page