Led the ‘outstanding’ Robert Birchall, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP boasts a broad client base encompassing the professional services, technology, energy, and healthcare sectors. Birchall is skilled at advising on private equity, tax, employee ownership trust, and incentives issues. Tessa Newman frequently assists clients with cross-border corporate taxation matters, while Lewis Currie is experienced in advising on M&A, incentives, and private equity matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We dealt extensively with one of CRS’ specialist partners, Robert Birchall. Rob stands out from the competitors because of his deep technical knowledge, consistent and relevant advice, as well as his well-thought-out solutions.'
- ‘Good at explaining local tax and law to a foreign administrator. Gives advice of what they think is best rather than just doing what we wish initially.’
Key clients
- QuestGates and its senior management
- Hudl UK, Limited
Work highlights
Advised Invinity Energy Systems plc, an AIM and AQSE listed client, on the share incentives elements of a wider transaction affected by means of a scheme of arrangement in the Jersey Court, including a reduction of capital in the UK Court.
Practice head
Robert Birchall
Other key lawyers
Tessa Newman; Lewis Currie