Norton Rose Fulbright has strength in international tax disputes, covering a diverse range of issues including tax residence, main purpose tests, and disputes relating to the correct interpretation of double tax treaties. Global head of tax Dominic Stuttaford, who ‘has a brain the size of a planet’, co-leads the department alongside Matthew Hodkin, noted for his strength in the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors. Ruth Cowley is a key name.
Testimonials
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‘The research and development tax team have a great amount of in-depth knowledge in this area.’
‘Michael Alliston is a first-rate partner. Extremely technically able and bright, with real attention to minute details.’
- 'Dominic Stuttaford has a brain the size of a planet, and what he doesn’t know about tax law isn’t worth knowing. It’s impossible not to feel in awe when he explains a complex tax statute or authority with such ease and simplicity. He’s a stunningly impressive tax practitioner.'
‘Apart from financial services expertise, Norton Rose have a very strong oil and gas specialism (general law as well as taxation). ’
‘Dominic Stuttaford is a high calibre and very quick thinking tax partner who has been managing an extremely complex tax case with many twists and turns.'
Key clients
- HSBC
- Takeda (formerly Shire)
- Royal Bank of Canada
Work highlights
- Acting for HSBC in a restitution claim in the Franked Investment Income Group Litigation Order.
- Acting for Takeda (formerly Shire) in a restitution claim in the Stamp Taxes Group Litigation Order relating to Stamp Duty Reserve Tax.
- Acting for client in its successful appeal to the Court of Appeal in relation to a dispute with HMRC concerning the taxation of payments relating to North Sea Oil production.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dominic Stuttaford, Matthew Hodkin