Corporate Tax Advisory

If they aren’t identified early, tax risks can materially affect the value of an M&A deal. Common issues include historic tax liabilities, unclear group structures, cross‑border exposures, VAT and employment tax risks, as well as how the deal is structured from a tax perspective. 

Our experts can help you to understand where the real risks lie, quantify your potential exposure and address issues pragmatically through structuring, warranties and indemnities without unnecessarily slowing down or jeopardising the transaction.

HMRC investigations are increasingly data‑driven and often focus on areas where information is incomplete or inconsistent. We help clients to get ‘investigation ready’ by reviewing historic positions, identifying risk areas and ensuring that records and processes are robust. 

If HMRC does open an enquiry, we can manage the process from the outset — dealing with HMRC on your behalf, setting the strategy and working to resolve matters efficiently with minimal disruption.

Relocating to the UK can have wide‑ranging tax implications, including around income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and social security. 

Residence and domicile status, overseas income and assets and existing business interests all need careful consideration. 

We provide clear, practical advice on how the UK rules will apply to your specific circumstances and help you to plan ahead so that there aren’t any unexpected tax surprises when you arrive in the country.

Tax‑efficient property structuring depends on a range of factors including the type of property, how it’ll be used, funding arrangements and long‑term objectives. SDLT, VAT, capital gains tax and ongoing income tax all need to be considered together. 

We help investors and developers to structure acquisitions, developments and disposals in a way that’s commercially workable, compliant with HMRC requirements and aligned with their wider investment strategies.

Bringing tax advisors in early often makes a significant difference to outcomes. 

Early input enables us to shape structures, flag issues before they become problems and ensure that tax considerations support (rather than hinder) your commercial objectives. Late involvement can limit options and increase risk. 

Our approach is to work alongside your other advisors to deliver clear, practical solutions that maintain momentum and protect value.

Managing tax risk isn’t just about compliance. It’s about understanding where issues might arise and addressing them before HMRC does. 

We work with businesses on an ongoing basis to review structures, transactions and processes, provide clear advice on new developments and help to ensure that tax positions remain defensible. 

This proactive approach reduces uncertainty, supports decision‑making and gives management teams confidence.

We work closely with accountants, auditors, corporate finance advisors and in‑house teams to provide joined‑up advice. Our role is to bring legal and technical tax expertise into the wider advisory team, helping to resolve complex or high‑risk issues, support transactions and manage HMRC interactions. 

Clients value our collaborative approach, clear communication and ability to translate technical points into practical, commercial outcomes.

Expanding internationally can trigger a range of tax issues, including permanent establishment risk, transfer pricing, withholding taxes, VAT and employment tax considerations. 

Whether you’re entering the UK market or expanding overseas, we can help you to understand how the rules apply in practice and work with overseas advisors where needed to create structures that are efficient, compliant and aligned with your commercial plans.

The most tax‑efficient way to extract cash will depend on your objectives, company structure and future plans. Options may include dividends, remuneration planning, share restructurings, loan arrangements or exit‑driven strategies. 

We help business owners to assess the available options, balance tax efficiency with HMRC risk and ensure that cash extraction aligns with both short‑term needs and long‑term goals.