Brodies LLP is active on the full range of tax matters, from advising on large-scale corporate transactions, business restructurings and real estate deals, to handling complex government agency claims and investigations. The firm also possesses a strong private equity and asset manager offering, regularly advising on the tax aspects of fund formation and management issues as well as the deployment of capital. The experience of team head Isobel d’Inverno ensures the group is sought out by high-profile real-estate clients which rely on her property tax knowledge, often advising on the structuring of inbound investments from a growing roster of international corporates. Karen Davidson‘s far-reaching tax practice, that spans real estate, employment and corporate tax advice, is particularly concentrated on private equity transactions, and Alan Barr is a key contact for the firm’s roster of private wealth clients. Bob Langridge is crucial to the firm’s fund tax work.

Burness Paull LLP fields a team of tax experts which effectively aligns with the firm's M&A group to advise on complex, high-value transactions, handling the tax aspects of framework agreements, share incentive schemes, loan balances, employment arrangements, and property issues. Private equity outfits are a growing part of the firm’s diverse roster of clients, as well as private individuals interested in offshore trusts, inheritance tax, and capital gains tax expertise. Team head Ronnie Brown is frequently sought out for his private equity transaction expertise, particularly by real estate-focused clients. The ‘excellent’ Christine Yuill has the ability to ‘explain complex tax issues in a user friendly way’, and Claire Macpherson specialises in inheritance and capital gains tax issues. Nicola Williams‘ broad practice sees her handle private equity transactions and share incentives. Karolina Rosochowska is also a key name to note.

Acting for an impressive list of multinational clients and working closely with the firm’s London and international bases, Dentons advises on the tax aspects of high-end cross-border transactions, internal company restructurings, and commercial agreement terminations. Lorna McCaa sits as practice head in Glasgow and is a trusted adviser to clients across a wide array of sectors, particularly the tech, food and drink, and retail arenas. Alastair MacLeod splits his time between Edinburgh and London and is highly reputed for his financial services and investment funds work. Consultants John Finnick and Alasdair Graham are chartered accountants, and support on the full range of matters.

Addleshaw Goddard‘s team of tax specialists works closely with the firm’s corporate and real estate departments to act on a range of complex, cross-border transactions. The group is particularly well geared to act for seller and management teams involved in private equity takeovers, advising the shareholders on the acquisition and equity documentation as well as handling employee-related tax issues. In the Scottish real estate sector, the firm has a proven track record in student accommodation and build-to-rent deals, and Heather Gibson is well regarded for her work in this space, often overseeing the tax aspects of high-value property transactions.

With notable expertise in the real estate sector, Morton Fraser MacRoberts has an established strength in providing bespoke tax advice that spans transactional and corporate finance matters, as well as land and property related-issues. Spearheading the team of practitioners who are ‘strong technically and very approachable’, Ainsley Maclaren is dual-qualified as a solicitor and chartered accountant, and is ‘a go-to person on Stamp Duty and LBTT mandates’. MacLaren leads on the full range of matters and is supported by colleagues from the corporate finance department.

Shepherd and Wedderburn handles an array of tax matters that spans corporate transactions support work, land and property deals, employment issues, and various assets, including carbon credits. The firm also has a growing cross-border practice, and is increasingly active on both inbound and outbound transactions involving US and European entities. Group head Stephen Miller is noted for his expertise handling the tax aspects of M&A and PE deals, as well as his proficiency in real estate mandates. Chartered tax adviser and private wealth specialist Douglas Sinclair is highly active in the practice and has a broad offering, handling the full spectrum of tax issues.