Stephenson Harwood has a core focus on real estate tax, advising numerous institutional clients active in the area. The group additionally covers a broader range of tax matters, including employee incentives, indirect tax, and contentious issues. John Meehan leads the team, and advises on funds and M&A. Kate Worthington is particularly adept in tax aspects of real estate transactions, and Shofiq Miah handles financing matters. Byul McPhee assists on both direct and indirect tax issues.
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Key clients
- Cityfleet Networks
- Shareholders of Lilley Plummer Risks
- Investec Bank Plc
- Bracewell LLP, RockRose Energy
- Industrial Physics
- FPE Capital LLP
- BD Capital Partners
- Pelican Capital
- Rockpool Investments
- Agathos Management
- Apposite Capital
- Bowmark Capital
Work highlights
Acted on a significant number of portfolio acquisitions and disposals for FPE Capital LLP.
Advised Macquarie AirFinance on a high yield bond issue and an investment grade bond issue raising $1.5 billion in aggregate.
Advised M&G Real Estate on a c. £700 million joint venture with TPG Real Estate, the real estate platform of the global alternative asset management firm TPG.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
John Meehan
Other key lawyers
Kate Worthington; Shofiq Miah; Byul McPhee