Ward Hadaway LLP‘s tax practice works closely with the firm’s other teams in Leeds and Manchester and with other departments, including the firm’s private client and corporate practices, to offer a collaborative approach to the full range of corporate tax work. The group of dedicated lawyers is particularly active in advising entrepreneurial and hi-tech companies on structuring, investment and exit planning issues, and also assists clients with employee share incentive arrangements. Paul Christian heads up the team.

The practice at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP handles a broad spectrum of corporate tax mandates and plays a key role in supporting the firm’s wider corporate and real estate groups when handling transactional work. Key areas of expertise encompass assisting with tax efficient structures relating to corporate and property transactions, advising on tax risks, and handling tax issues arising from banking, restructuring and employment issues. Jeremy Smith is the primary contact; he is particularly active in transactional tax work.