John Meehan > Stephenson Harwood > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Stephenson Harwood
1 FINSBURY CIRCUS
LONDON
EC2M 7SH
England

Work Department

Corporate

Position

John advises on a broad range of UK tax matters, including corporate and financing transactions, real estate and funds. He is highly valued by his clients for his technical expertise, attention to detail and pragmatic approach.

John’s practice covers all direct taxes, stamp duties and VAT. He has extensive experience of corporate transactions, including M&A (public, private, domestic and cross-border), group reorganisations, real estate transactions and corporate and asset finance.

He also advises on the tax structuring and other aspects of investment funds including REITS and property funds, investment trusts and other onshore and offshore funds investing in a wide range of asset classes.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Corporate and commercial > VAT and indirect tax

Real estate-related tax mandates remain a core part of Stephenson Harwood‘s offering, which has also been increasingly active in advising on tax structuring matters in the private equity and funds space. Contentious tax mandates are also a key area for the department, as well as providing support on VAT, stamp duty, and SDLT matters. John Meehan leads the group with a strong focus on the tax elements of listed and private funds, M&A transactions, and structuring mandates.

London > Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax

Stephenson Harwood‘s full service tax practice covers a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious matters. Team lead John Meehan specialises in funds, M&A, and structuring mandates. Kate Worthington, who made partner in May 2022, has particular experience in real estate transactions. Shofiq Miah joined from tax litigation boutique Joseph Hage Aaronson LLP in November 2022, and brings broad disputes expertise.