Praised for its ‘strong expertise in VAT matters’, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner covers the full array of VAT issues, including VAT involved in real estate transactions, litigation, business acquisitions, international VAT issues and VAT on financial services. Global head of tax Elizabeth Bradley and head of VAT Alan Sinyor both jointly lead the practice. Bradley brings strength in finance, corporate M&A, funds and real estate tax to the group. Sinyor is an expert in an array of VAT matters. Kate Ison is a key member of the group and is a highly regarded, dedicated contentious tax specialist. Andy West excels in the tax treatment of real estate investment and financing structures.
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‘BCLP has an excellent team which has deep knowledge of VAT and indirect tax but applies that knowledge within a commercial context. That is a real differentiator. Their client care and delivery of clear tax advice in a commercial context are excellent.’
‘Elizabeth Bradley is an exceptionally talented tax lawyer. Elizabeth demonstrates a clear grasp of the commercial and market context, which gives clients confidence. Complex tax structures and issues are explained in a clear and logical sequence which clients can easily follow. Elizabeth remains consistently calm under pressure and also shows a real desire to listen to clients and to understand their concerns.'
- 'Alan Sinyor is an excellent VAT practitioner with a huge depth of both legal and practical knowledge.’
‘Strong expertise in VAT matters with an emphasis on practical solutions.’
‘The team contains a great deal of experience in this technical area, including in dealing with HMRC and, if necessary, assisting clients through the appeal process in the tribunal.’
‘Alan Sinyor is unparalleled in his expertise, brilliance, and conciseness in providing up-to-the-point advice on all VAT issues. His legal experience and knowledge, well known in the industry, is highly valued by our company. He is an absolute standout.''Very happy with the professionalism and the service.''BCLP provided exceptionally clear and strategic VAT advice at a critical time for us, as an independent special school preparing for the rapid implementation of the new VAT regime. Their technical understanding was apparent throughout the project, and was meaningfully applied by translating the rapidly developing legislation into workable, trustee-ready recommendations.'
Key clients
- Pembroke
- Burstone
- Lycamobile UK
- Blackstone
Work highlights
Undertook VAT structuring for Pembroke Real Estate LLC on the c. £150m acquisition of the build-to-rent portfolio of The Lark at Nine Elms.
Advising REIT Burstone on its key strategic partnership with Blackstone.
Assisted Lycamobile UK with a £100m VAT dispute with HMRC over the VAT treatment of certain of its telecom products.
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Practice head
Elizabeth Bradley; Alan Sinyor
Other key lawyers
Kate Ison; Andy West