Demonstrating vast expertise in the tax aspects of cross-border corporate transactions -- including joint ventures, disposals, and M&A -- DLA Piper is routinely engaged to advise domestic and international clients. The practice’s cross-sector knowledge is extensive, notably focusing on the banking, insurance, and transport sectors, as well as assisting real estate asset managers and investors with complex tax strategies. Mark Burgess heads the Birmingham-based tax offering, specialising in all elements of corporate and real estate taxation, working with a host of private companies and public sector bodies. Additionally, Nick Hinton provides in-depth insight into employee incentive share option arrangements and indemnity insurance policies.
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‘Practical, efficient. Quickly understood the client's priorities. Technically good, able to find solutions.’
‘Dealt mainly with Nick Hinton and would recommend him.’
- 'Works seamlessly with the M&A team to give a truly joined-up experience, which is a key differentiator. Tax advice from this team is commercial, succinct and driven by significant experience.'
- 'Nick Hinton is exceptional; he deals with complicated issues in a straightforward manner, and manages negotiations with calm gravitas. Nick takes a whole workstream off his client's plate, and comes back with solutions.'
Key clients
- NatWest Group
- Aviva
- Stantec UK Limited
- Sytner Group Ltd
- Boporan Holdings Limited
- HS2
- Universities Superannuation Scheme
- KKR
- The Blackstone Group
Work highlights
Advised KKR in relation to the acquisition of 33 Marriott Hotels.
Advised a major US hedge fund and a UK real estate investor in relation to the formation of a UK REIT.
Advised Boparan on its disposal of a multi-jurisdictional business.
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Practice head
Jason Collins; Mark Burgess
Other key lawyers
Nick Hinton