Drawing on the firm’s wider strengths in real estate, the tax practice at Ashurst channels this into its VAT and indirect tax work. This sees the team frequently involved in large and complex real estate transactions involving SDLT and VAT considerations. Simon Swann sits at the head of the practice and is the go-to for SDLT and real estate tax in big-ticket real estate mandates. Tim Gummer is a specialist in corporate taxation and focuses his practice mainly on pan-European corporate real estate deals. Paul Miller is a key contact for financial services expertise; Patricia Allen is the resident expert in the taxation of funds and private equity transactions; and Mark Spinney is the go-to for energy and infrastructure M&A.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Ashurst have an excellent knowledge of our business operations and take the time to provide appropriate and practical tax advice. The team is a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Simon Swann always makes himself available to advise on all aspects of a transaction, bringing in appropriate non-tax and other tax specialists where required. He is extremely knowledgeable and provides appropriate challenge to ensure we reach the right answer for our business. He is a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Tritax Group
- Panattoni
- Invesco Real Estate
- Barings
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Simon Swann
Other key lawyers
Paul Miller; Tim Gummer; Patricia Allen; Mark Spinney; Sara Mardell