Deploying an international group of tax specialists, DLA Piper has vast expertise across the real estate, insurance and transport industries, routinely advising its domestic and international client base. The practice is highly regarded for its handling of all tax aspects within multi-jurisdictional M&A, whilst demonstrating significant knowledge of the intangible fixed assets UK tax regime. Mark Burgess heads the Birmingham-based team, specialising in assisting institutions, private companies and public bodies on the gamut of corporate and real estate taxation matters, while Nick Hinton focuses on business tax and property transactions.

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Key clients

  • John Lewis Partnership Pension Fund
  • Prologis
  • MKS Instruments, Inc
  • NatWest Group
  • Universities Superannuation Scheme
  • Dignity plc
  • Deloitte
  • Aviva
  • AXA
  • Sytner Group
  • Harrison Street Real Estate
  • Elliott Advisers
  • HS2

Work highlights

  • Provided multi-jurisdictional structuring advice and on-going advice relating to a £900m portfolio acquisition and disposal programme to Oval Real Estate.
  • Advised a global manufacturer and retailer on its on-going global IP transfers, including high street brands and related IP.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Mark Burgess
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nick Hinton
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Burgess

Other key lawyers

Nick Hinton