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.

Representing publicly listed companies, public authorities and sporting organisations on the whole spectrum of tax law issues, the DWF practice routinely handles M&A, share schemes and private equity work. The team has vast experience of representing clients in complex tax litigation, spanning from HMRC investigations to BPRA cases. From Birmingham, Jon Stevens leads the outfit, focusing on the taxation elements in cross-border real estate transactions, whilst Tom Rank brings extensive knowledge on share incentives and employment taxes since his arrival from Gowling WLG in July 2023. Alex Tolcher specialises in technical tax drafting relating to property matters, and Tajinder Barring is also highlighted as key.

Specialising in tax advice to entrepreneurs, management teams and private companies, the Parisi Tax LLP team consistently covers reorganisations, M&A, and employee share incentives. The practice demonstrates special strength in handling all tax elements of property transactions, spanning from stamp duty to capital allowance. Lisa Stevenson and Becky Rees co-head the group, with the former being an expert in designing and implementing executive share incentive plans, whilst the latter is knowledgeable on debt restructurings and employment related securities. Jon Robinson focuses on private equity work, and Patrick Allan has expertise in property investment and strategic change projects.

Providing structuring and transactional tax advice in corporate M&A and property dealings, the Browne Jacobson LLP practice follows a ‘clear and friendly approach’ when assisting clients across the financial services, public and real estate sectors. The ‘excellent’ Andrew Noble spearheads the practice, primarily focusing on tax-efficient structuring, Beth Dowson specialises in property tax and employee share schemes and Rebecca Burge has expertise in stamp duty land tax. Christian Burchardt is a corporate tax expert, whilst Craig Thomas is also highlighted as key.

Headed by Susheel Gupta, the Brierly Hill-based Higgs LLP full-service tax team caters for all types of corporates and individuals, primarily focusing on incentive arrangements for employees, property tax planning measures and group restructurings. Gupta specialises in complex corporate taxation matters, Richard Ferguson is an expert on property taxes, whilst both Johnathan Hunter and George Hinchmore are both highlighted as key contacts.

Sitting within the wider corporate and finance team, Irwin Mitchell’s tax practice has extensive experience in drafting tax covenants and warranties, alongside advising clients on the tax aspects of major acquisitions. Jennie Newton is a stamp taxes expert, consistently structuring transactions. James Arnold is knowledgeable on employee share schemes, and Eve Williams is also noted as key.