Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP capitalises on its full-service structure and broad expertise to provide its clients with holistic expertise in real estate, energy, and investment fund matters involving indirect taxes. William Arrenberg oversees the firm’s global tax practice, and specialises in real estate tax and transactions in the energy sector. Howard Murray is highlighted for his extensive corporate tax expertise, particularly in contentious matters. Casey Dalton is also a name to name for real estate and funds tax expertise. Isaac Zailer left the firm in February 2023.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great practical experience as well as technical knowhow. Good at giving an early heads up on matters were they need to discuss in detail. Great communication between real estate and tax teams (much better than others we use), involving tax at an early stage’

  • ‘Very approachable and clear explanations by the tax team to our wider (non-tax) colleagues. Happy to have calls and get involved to explain and resolve issues’

Key clients

  • Addax Petroleum UK Limited
  • Ardonagh Group
  • AustralianSuper Pty Ltd
  • Blackrock
  • Canada Life
  • Chevron
  • Coca-Cola HBC AG
  • Hotel Chocolat Group Plc
  • Link Administration Holdings Limited
  • Norlake Hospitality Limited

Lawyers

Practice head

William Arrenberg  

Other key lawyers

Howard Murray; Casey Dalton; Aurell Taussig;  Josh Lom