Appreciated by clients for its ‘great VAT knowledge’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides VAT, SDLT, stamp duty and other indirect tax advice across a variety of sectors, including retail, financial services, technology, real estate and specialist institutions. Ben Jones heads the practice and is skilled in HMRC audits and disputes. Paul Beausang oversees the work relating to real estate tax and Edward Griffiths boasts a broad practice covering both contentious and non-contentious VAT matters. Robert Waterson was welcomed to the firm in September 2024 from RPC.
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Testimonials
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‘Matt Cummings and Robert Waterson consistently offered practical advice and were commercially minded in negotiations with HMRC. Matt was always well prepared for the ADR that we held with HMRC including a thorough review of all relevant case law.’
‘Matt Cummings is dedicated to client support and was available for discussions and next steps. Robert Watson was very helpful in proposing a strategy with HMRC with a solid commercial mindset.’
‘Very hardworking and diligent team, have great VAT knowledge, and able to meet any deadlines for clients.’
‘Edwards Griffiths and Gianluca Newcombe are rising stars. They are developing very good practices, clients love them, and no problem is too complex for them.’
'The Eversheds team can genuinely claim expertise in VAT and other indirect taxes, including excise and customs duties.'
'Robert Waterson heads the team, is excellent and has been involved in many of the key cases in this area.'
'Robert Waterson and Edward Griffiths are brilliant.'
Key clients
- Raymond James Investment Services Limited
- Universal Cycles Limited
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Practice head
Ben Jones
Other key lawyers
Paul Beausang; Edward Griffiths; Charlotte Stodell; Anisha Polson; Robert Waterson