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A&O Shearman‘s robust contentious tax offering aids in litigation, arbitration, and investigations, both within the UK and internationally. Charles Yorke has experience handling high stakes disputes in the financial, energy, and infrastructure sectors, and jointly leads the department alongside Chris Harrison, who serves as the firm’s global head of tax. Eve Giles is an expert in financial crime matters relating to tax, while senior partner Lydia Challen is a key contact for contentious matters relating to structuring issues.
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‘Technically very able and good with clients.’
‘Charles Yorke provides good, sensible advice in very complex transactions.’
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Key clients
- Investec Bank plc
- Lloyds Banking Group
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Work highlights
- Advising a consumer business on a dispute with HMRC regarding claims by its UK operations for tax deductions on the interest arising out of intra-group debt.
- Advising a major UK retailer in relation to an HMRC enquiry into a subsidiary, and potential claims against the subsidiary’s former owner.
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