Kate Ison > Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The ‘good all round team with lots of practical experience’ at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner maintains strong coverage of civil and criminal tax matters, with a strong track record in high profile test cases of national significance. Elizabeth Bradley, who is the firm’s global head of tax, leads the department alongside Kate Ison, praised for her ability to ‘explain issues succinctly and effectively‘. Ison covers both direct tax and VAT, with experience handling HMRC enquiries and investigations. Alan Sinyor  is the resident indirect taxation expert, covering all contentious and non-contentious issues relating to VAT and Customs Duties. Kyle O’Sullivan joined the group from Slaughter and May in April 2024.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner oversees a range of VAT and indirect tax matters in the context of real estate transactions, litigation, business acquisitions, and planning agreements. Other areas of focus include complex SDLT matters and customs duties disputes. Head of global tax Elizabeth Bradley and head of VAT Alan Sinyor  jointly oversee the tax advice and controversy practice. Sinyor’s expertise lies in VAT, SDLT and customs duties, while Bradley’s knowledge of tax relating to finance, corporate M&A, funds and real estate is strong. Key names include Kate Ison, who is highlighted for her skills in contentious matters, and Andy West, whose work largely comes from clients in a range of real estate sectors. Kyle O’Sullivan, previously of Slaughter and May, was welcomed to the firm in April 2024.

Advising across sanctions, exports, controls, customs and WTO rules, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s ‘professional skills and great pragmatism‘ makes it a key choice for a range of clients engaged in global trade. Chris Bryant, who sits at the head of the practice, is frequently involved in antidumping and anti-subsidy cases, as well as advising on sanctions, export controls and WTO matters. Kate Ison is a key name for tax disputes, as well as matters involving export controls and HMRC investigations.