With deep-rooted expertise in the Scottish corporate tax landscape, Brodies LLP is the go-to adviser for corporate and real estate clients navigating the full spectrum of transactional, restructuring, and property-related tax matters. The firm is also recognised for its strong capabilities in private equity and asset management. Isobel d’Inverno, who is well-versed in assisting her clients with transactions including inward investment structures, student accommodation-related work and corporate real estate projects, co-heads the practice with Karen Davidson, who specialises in corporate real estate transactions and employment tax issues. Alan Barr offers trusted counsel on business and personal tax issues, while Bob Langridge is known for his standout work in fund taxation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very responsive team with strength and depth in technical specialisms.’
- ‘Karen Davidson provides a fantastic balance of technical expertise with practical advice and strong client relationships.’
- ‘Very strong corporate and real estate tax offering. Very innovative, experienced and capable. Highly responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Bob Langridge is outstanding. Hugely experienced and very creative in identifying solutions. Excellent at explaining the unexplainable.’
- 'We were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and thoroughness. Their attention to detail and expertise greatly benefited our organisation.'
- 'I've been working closely with Karen Davidson, who has a solid grasp of the audit details and requirements.'
- 'Karen Davidson is my 'phone a friend' on employee share issues. She's always happy to help and her advice is clear and practical (informed by lots of experience).'
- 'Very thoughtful and capable.'
- 'Technical - extremely strong.'
- 'Karen Davidson is a great lawyer who can explain complex terms in an easy to understand way.'
Key clients
- Accel-KKR
- Drum Group
- Gresham House
- Wheatley Group
- Virgin Hotels
- Europa Funds
- Northcare Group
- WNS Holdings
- City of Edinburgh Council
- The River Tay Group
Work highlights
Advised Europa Capital on its £70m acquisition of a jersey property unit trust owning Granary Quay, Glasgow.
Advised River Tay Castle group and associated companies on one of the largest real estate development projects in Scotland.
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Practice head
Karen Davidson; Isobel d'Inverno
Other key lawyers
Alan Barr; Bob Langridge