Shoosmiths LLP covers the full range of domestic and international tax matters, working alongside the firm’s other offices to provide clients with comprehensive support. Tom Wilde jointly leads the department with Laura Board, who is additionally qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser. Chris Moakes has expertise in venture capital taxation, while Laura Gould covers corporate tax and employee incentives.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent people who take a highly collaborative approach and are close to an in-house team.’

  • ‘Tom Wilde is a leading expert in VCT legislation, is a pleasure to work with, and goes above and beyond to get to know the deal and each stakeholder's objectives.'

Key clients

  • Fosroc Holdings Limited
  • Five Arrows Principal Investments

Work highlights

Advising Fosroc Holdings on the sale of its global construction chemicals group to Saint Gobain for $1.025bn.
Practice head

Laura Board; Tom Wilde

Other key lawyers

Chris Moakes; Sarah Buxton; Laura Gould