Possessing ‘strategic thinking and tactical nous’, Slaughter and May is routinely at the head of significant issues in the market, notably those pertaining to partnership tax, the UK-US double tax treaty, and VAT groups. Richard Jeens and Dominic Robertson form the duo that leads the team. Jeens has a high level of experience in multijurisdictional mandates which overlap practice areas. Robertson is noted for his capabilities in statutory interpretation and cross-border matters. Mike Lane brings in-depth knowledge of financial services disputes and international tax treaty matters to the group. Ewan Brown has notable specialism in financial services tax litigation and partnership tax issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Really excellent - strong at every level and they really put their clients first. A wonderful and well-deserved reputation.’
‘Dominic Robertson is just so bright. Really pragmatic and gets to the heart of the issue. Mike Lane is extremely experienced and so on top of matters - first-rate!’
‘Always do an excellent job in supporting the business. Very thorough and supportive. Able to give strong technical advice. Billing is clear and timely. The team work well together and with other advisors when required.’
‘Richard Jeens - excellent partner with strong tax technical knowledge and incredibly supportive of clients.’
‘Exemplary technical competence, strategic thinking and tactical nous in responding to tax litigation and investigations matters. Great strength in depth.’
‘Professional, highly competent and a pleasure to deal with. Great capability to look at things from different perspectives to achieve the best results for their clients.’
Key clients
- Barclays
- BlueCrest Capital Management
- Bupa
- GE Aerospace
- GSK
- ITV
- Vodafone
Work highlights
Advised Barclays on a £300m HMRC dispute regarding overseas companies joining UK VAT groups.
Advised BlueCrest Capital Management on Court of Appeal litigation concerning LLP members' tax status.
Advised GE Aerospace on a £190m Court of Appeal dispute with HMRC concerning interpretation of the US-UK double tax treaty.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Richard Jeens; Dominic Robertson
Other key lawyers
Ewan Brown; Mike Lane