The corporate tax team at Burges Salmon LLP offers a broad range of transactional capabilities, including M&A, private equity and group tax matters. Supporting the firm’s wide range of transactional teams, the practice assists clients across a wide range of industry sectors including energy, infrastructure and transport, as well as providing standalone advice on direct and indirect taxes. Ian Carnochan leads the practice with longstanding experience in handling tax matters relating to corporates, private equity, and real estate clients. Known for her renewable energy focus, Hilary Barclay has expertise in corporate and financing transactions, reorganisations and group tax advice. Gillian Griffiths is another name to note, with deep knowledge in relation to investment funds and real estate matters.
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Key clients
- Fasadgruppen Group AB
- Gooch & Housego PLC
- Virgin Hotels
- FirstGroup plc
- The Crown Estate
- Rock Road
- Border to Coast Pensions Partnership
- SA Wear Ltd and Mia Walters
- Atlantic Green UK Limited
- AOTI, Inc
- Oxygen Conservation (Skyfall Conservation Limited)
- A wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
Work highlights
Advised a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on the sale of 33 Marriott International Hotels.
Advised Border to Coast Pensions Partnership on the launch of its £1.2bn UK real estate fund.
Advised US medical technology group, AOTI, Inc. on its £140m London float.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hilary Barclay
Gillian Griffiths
Practice head
Ian Carnochan
Other key lawyers
Hilary Barclay; Gillian Griffiths