By capitalising on the expertise of the firm’s accomplished corporate and real estate teams, the tax practice at DWF is able to offer clients comprehensive guidance in complex transactions. The team advises both national and international clients on a range of issues, from employee incentives and share schemes to real estate and private equity-driven transactions. Co-head James Cashman, who splits his time between Manchester and Liverpool, is noted for his focus on complex M&A transactions, demergers and re-organisations, as well as the structuring and implementation of employee incentives and employment related tax issues. Birmingham-based co-head Jon Stevens is recommended for his ability to advise on all aspects of tax planning related to corporate and property transactions.
Key clients
- Whitbread PLC
- Wincanton PLC
Work highlights
- Advised Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP and the management shareholders of Mobica Holdings Limited on the sale of the entire issued share capital of Mobica Holdings Limited to Cognizant Worldwide Limited.
- Advised Crisp Thinking Group Limited on the tax consequences for the shareholders on the disposal of their shares in Crisp Thinking Group Limited to Kroll Inc. and the receipt of deferred consideration and equity incentives.