England - London • Dispute resolution
The ‘gold standard in tax litigation’, Slaughter and May is prominent in the full scope of contentious tax, including transfer pricing, diverted profits tax, and tax residence matters. The ’very strong’ team benefits from a deep relationship with HMRC, significantly aiding in dispute resolution. Richard Jeens, who is experienced in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, co-leads the department alongside Dominic Robertson, whose practice includes EU tax state aid investigations as well as transfer pricing and DPT enquiries. Ewan Brown co-heads the global investigations group and acts in both litigation and regulatory investigations. Mike Lane advises domestic and international clients on a range of contentious matters. Sarah Osprey made partner in May 2023 and advises major multinational clients in a diverse range of tax matters. Steve Edge retired from the practice in May 2022.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
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‘The gold standard in tax litigation. They are unrivalled in their ability to litigate large and complex points.’
‘Dominic Robertson is set to be the leader of his generation in the tax field. Huge knowledge and a great practical sense in the context of litigation.
‘Richard Jeens is completely reliable and always delivers excellent service. A joy to work with. Mike Lane is one of the best tax technical minds around.’
‘Dominic Robertson is a technical tax lawyer of great ability who has the unusual skill of being able to combine it with strategic insight and dogged determination. Ewan Brown is a litigation partner of enormous charm and experience who brings a great deal to any tax litigation.’
‘Very strong team - thorough and capable and with excellent experience and capability.’
‘A first-rate team. They are extremely well resourced and keep their client's strategic interests at the forefront of every decision. For the right big-ticket litigation, this team cannot be surpassed.’
‘Unmatched knowledge of tax law, ability to apply to scenarios and provide clear advice.’
Leading individuals
Partner; Richard has a broad, multi-jurisdictional disputes practice covering high profile commercial litigation, public law, pensions and tax disputes. He has experience advising clients at all stages of a dispute - from how to avoid potential challenges when planning and implementing transactions through to eventual proceedings.
Partner; Dominic advises a wide range of businesses on all areas of tax law. His practice includes: structuring and other tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures and other corporate finance transactions tax enquiries and disputes, including EU tax State aid investigations standalone tax advisory work, including group reorganisations, CFCs, transfer pricing, and the tax treatment of IP Dominic is co-head of the firm’s Tax Disputes practice.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Jeens, Dominic Robertson