Norton Rose Fulbright takes a leading role on high profile M&A transactions, refinancings, and restructurings, providing expert tax advice for the full gamut of clients and sectors. Matthew Hodkin leads the team, advising both domestic and international clients. Hodkin has particular aptitude in the transport and renewable energy sectors, and is frequently active counselling on the establishment of funds and joint ventures. Dominic Stuttaford, who is the firm’s global head of tax, is also based in the London office, and assists on M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. Other core team members include M&A expert Michael Alliston, real estate specialist Julia Lloyd, and Matthew Findlay, whose focus is employee benefits.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong team with a great mix of technical ability and commerciality on key issues.’
‘Dominic Stuttaford - a true expert in tax matters. Can easily sift through the noise and get to the key underlying issue. Blends in a significant amount of commerciality / pragmatism.'
- 'Michael Alliston - friendly, approachable, technically fantastic and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- HSBC
- TotalEnergies
- Bombardier
- AIG
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Barclays Bank Plc
- Orange SA
- Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- Goldman Sachs
- EasyJet
- Roofoods Ltd (Deliveroo)
- AXA XL
Work highlights
Advised BP plc on its agreement to form a new offshore wind focused joint venture (JV) with JERA CO., Inc.
Advised Centamin on the public recommended acquisition of Centamin plc, listed on the LSE by AngloGold Ashanti plc under a scheme of arrangement.
Advising Société Générale on the proposed sale of two of its divisions - SG Kleinwort Hambros and Société Générale Private Banking Suisse divisions.
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Practice head
Matthew Hodkin
Other key lawyers
Dominic Stuttaford; Michael Alliston; Julia Lloyd; Matthew Findley; Fareed Muhammed