Dominic Stuttaford > Norton Rose Fulbright > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The tax team at Norton Rose Fulbright provides a range of clients with advice on various indirect and VAT matters, including the tax implications of major restructurings and M&A. The group is also active in contentious mandates. Dominic Stuttaford heads up the firm’s global tax department with a strong focus on the tax aspects of corporate finance in the insurance and technology sectors, while Chris Bates leads the firm’s European VAT group, which enables the practice to provide cross-border support to its clients. Matthew Hodkin is also notable for his advice on VAT regarding the energy generation and supply industry.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s tax team has key strength in international tax disputes, such as matters related to tax residence, challenges to international group structures, and the interpretation of double tax treaties. Global head of tax Dominic Stuttaford leads the team and advises domestic and international clients on a diverse range of contentious tax matters. Matthew Hodkin, who is head of the London tax team, advises on disputes with tax authorities, in addition to a broad non-contentious practice. Ruth Cowley has notable expertise in conducting external and internal investigations.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s full service practice is noted for its global reach, with a strong record of complex cross-border transactions. The department is jointly led by global head of tax Dominic Stuttaford, and London head Matthew Hodkin. Stuttaford specialises in M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations, while Hodkin has particular expertise in the establishment of funds and joint ventures. Other core team members include Michael Alliston, who advises on the full range of transactional taxes, and Julia Lloyd, whose focus is the tax elements of real estate transactions and funds.