Slaughter and May acts on a diverse slate of prestige matters both within the UK and internationally, advising on tax aspects of M&A, investments, and restructurings, among a broad range of other mandates. Team lead Mike Lane handles tax aspects of corporate and financing transactions, with expertise advising on international mandates involving the EU and US. Core team members include Gareth Miles, who covers public and private M&A, as well as private equity transactions, and Dominic Robertson, whose practice extends to M&A, joint ventures, and group reorganisations, in addition to covering contentious work. Charles Osborne advises on tax aspects of M&A and equity market transactions. Sarah Osprey advises on both general tax matters and transactional mandates, as well as tax disputes. Edward Milliner contributes strength in real estate matters. Jamshed Bilimoria is a key name.
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Testimonials
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‘Practitioners with a broad experience, willing and able to turn their attention to any matter of tax law. Given breadth of practice, able to advise a broad range of clients, even in novel situations. Have the ability to get up to speed promptly on complex commercial transactions and make sense of what needs to be delivered.’
‘Charles Osborne has the ability to offer a very clear opinion on various commercial options, noting the relevant tax consequences clearly and succinctly. Extremely bright and personable, engenders trust.’
Key clients
- AngloGold Ashanti
- ASOS
Work highlights
Advised Vodafone on its €8 billion sale of Vodafone Italy to Swisscom, developing tax indemnity provisions that addressed specific Italian tax risks without requiring standard pre-completion covenants.
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Practice head
Mike Lane
Other key lawyers
Gareth Miles; Dominic Robertson; Charles Osborne; Sarah Osprey; Edward Milliner; Jamshed Bilimoria