Demonstrating vast expertise in the tax aspects of cross-border corporate transactions -- including joint ventures, disposals, and M&A -- DLA Piper is routinely engaged to advise domestic and international clients. The practice’s cross-sector knowledge is extensive, notably focusing on the banking, insurance, and transport sectors, as well as assisting real estate asset managers and investors with complex tax strategies. Mark Burgess heads the Birmingham-based tax offering, specialising in all elements of corporate and real estate taxation, working with a host of private companies and public sector bodies. Additionally, Nick Hinton provides in-depth insight into employee incentive share option arrangements and indemnity insurance policies.

Led by the firm's global head of tax and private capital Jon Stevens, the DWF team specialises in negotiating tax schedules in high-value acquisitions and aiding in BPRA claims. The firm fields experts in real estate and property tax proceedings, while simultaneously displaying in-depth knowledge in the retail, hospitality, and public sectors. Stevens has extensive expertise in group restructurings and reorganisations, and Tom Rank has considerable experience in handling employment taxes and share incentives. Tajinder Barring primarily focuses on tax investigations and disputes, and Alex Tolcher covers land transaction taxes and capital allowances. All named lawyers are based in Birmingham.

Headed by Lee Nuttall, an expert on real estate and funds tax, the Gowling WLG team leverages its cross-border expertise when supporting domestic and international clients on the tax consequences of corporate transactions and stamp duty implications. The team additionally handles the negotiation of tax covenants and warranties, as well as the VAT implications and capital allowances associated with high-value transactions. Kate Featherstone concentrates on M&A and private equity-funded transactions since joining the firm as a partner in October 2024, while Michael Sweeney is a real estate tax expert, often focusing on residential development projects. All named lawyers are based in Birmingham.

The Brierly Hill-based Higgs LLP practice regularly works with large corporates, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals, predominantly concentrating on management buyout schemes and tax legislative requirements. The firm is renowned for its handling of complex property tax issues and corporate group restructurings, with team leader Susheel Gupta providing specialised guidance on tax-efficient structures and employee incentive schemes. Richard Ferguson stands out for his tax knowledge in demergers and buyouts; Johnathan Hunter is highlighted for his capital gains tax insights; and George Hinchmore focuses on tax covenants and warranties issues.

Well-equipped to provide structuring and transactional tax assistance in corporate acquisitions, private equity investments, and trade disposals, Browne Jacobson LLP regularly acts on behalf of local authorities and not-for-profits. The team is also experienced in employee share incentive schemes and advising on private joint venture tax issues, with practice head Beth Dowson supporting clients with the tax aspects of corporate restructures and demergers. Andrew Noble is knowledgeable on tax efficient structuring matters. Rebecca Burge is a real estate tax specialist, and Christian Burchardt primarily focuses on stamp duty issues, while both Craig Thomas and Jade Williamson are also recommended. All named lawyers are based in Birmingham.

With a strong track record in work covering tax covenants, employee share incentive schemes, and property taxation issues, Parisi Tax LLP leverages its cross-border expertise when handling the tax implications and general structuring of high-value acquisitions, particularly in the travel, retail, and engineering sectors. Lisa Stevenson and Becky Rees spearhead the outfit from Sutton Coldfield; Stevenson is highly regarded for her work in both entrepreneur and management team-led tax planning, while Coldfield covers the tax aspects of M&A deals. Jon Robinson is experienced in group reorganisation-based work, and Patrick Allan is recommended for property investment-related matters.