VAT & Indirect Taxes

VAT & Indirect Taxes

VAT & Indirect Taxes

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Overview

Managing VAT and indirect tax in the UK and across multiple international jurisdictions is a huge challenge for businesses. To stay ahead, they need expert commercial technically astute and practical advice from teams that not only understand the nuances of evolving global tax regulations, but also think creatively to minimize risk.

Building intelligent tax solutions

Our extensive experience across corporate tax, international tax and VAT is unique and truly benefits our clients. We adopt a strategic and practical approach to negotiating investigations concerning VAT and indirect taxes.

Alan Sinyor heads our VAT practice and is highly experienced in all areas of VAT and other indirect taxes in the UK and in the EU. He is a chartered accountant, member of the chartered institute of tax, a barrister and a solicitor.

By listening carefully to our clients’ challenges, we deliver commercially-focused, technically-precise, and practical solutions that address their tax needs.

Our services

Our clients include a wide range of organisations, such as investment banks, large multinationals, pension funds, real estate investment funds, property owners and investors. 

We advise on all aspects of:

  • International VAT 
  • VAT on real estate transactions
  • VAT and indirect tax litigation
  • VAT and indirect taxes on business acquisitions and disposals
  • VAT planning arrangements both in real estate and in other sectors
  • Complex SDLT issues
  • VAT on financial services and insurance
  • Customs duties disputes

A globally recognised team

Renowned for delivering exceptional results in an increasingly complex tax landscape, our team has consistently received excellent client feedback from our clients. These insights have been independently researched by tax specialist industry publications such as the International Tax Review, and leading legal directories Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

BCLP has an excellent team which has deep knowledge of VAT and indirect tax but applies that knowledge within a commercial context. That is a real differentiator. Their client care and delivery of clear tax advice in a commercial context are excellent.

Legal 500 UK 2026, VAT and Indirect Tax

Strong expertise in VAT matters with an emphasis on practical solutions

Legal 500 UK 2026

Meet the team


Alan Sinyor

Alan Sinyor
+44 (0) 20 3400 4048

Related capabilities

  • International Trade

  • Tax

  • Tax & Private Client

Experience

  • Advised on a Tanzanian VAT dispute including advising on arbitration strategy and proceedings for Global Rubber Sarl. 
  • Advised on the tax structuring of several mixed-use sites including a redevelopment to provide two mixed use office/retail and residential/retail buildings for Land Securities.  
  • Advised on VAT issues on the sale of the corporate group owning Nido Student Living business to a joint venture between Greystar and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board for ÂŁ600m, one of the largest student accommodation deals in recent times. 
  • Advised on its sale and leaseback Park Plaza London Waterloo for ÂŁ160 million for PPHE Hotel Group Limited.  
  • Advised on the acquisition of the corporate structure owning Thomas More Square for ÂŁ284m and a joint venture.
  • Won a landmark dispute for Wine Brandy Plant Alliance-1892 LLC by proving to the Supreme Court that import VAT deductions had been adjusted unlawfully.
  • Acted for John Deere against the customs authority appealing the decision to raise the customs value of goods imported by the client.

 

Related insights

News
Sep 03, 2026

HMRC Compliance Activity in the Real Estate Sector: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in Property Week

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in Property Week on 2 September 2026 in an article examining HMRC's increased scrutiny of large property groups and the growing challenges facing taxpayers seeking certainty on the tax treatment of transactions.
News
Sep 01, 2026

Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 30 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the rise in CGT liabilities may be temporary and driven by taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes.
News
Sep 01, 2026

Elizabeth Bradley Discusses Capital Gains Tax Trends in the Daily Mail

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in the Daily Mail on 29 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and the impact of taxpayer behaviour on future tax revenues. Elizabeth commented that the recent surge in CGT liabilities may be driven by forestalling ahead of anticipated tax changes.
News
Aug 31, 2026

“Bumper Liabilities” Could be Borrowing From Future Years - Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in the International Advisor

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in the International Advisor on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the surge in CGT liabilities may reflect taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes, potentially reducing tax receipts in future years.
News
Aug 31, 2026

Future Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News

Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax receipts and the potential implications for future tax revienues. 
News
Oct 01, 2025

The Legal 500 UK 2026

Related insights

News
Sep 03, 2026
HMRC Compliance Activity in the Real Estate Sector: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in Property Week
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in Property Week on 2 September 2026 in an article examining HMRC's increased scrutiny of large property groups and the growing challenges facing taxpayers seeking certainty on the tax treatment of transactions.
News
Sep 01, 2026
Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 30 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the rise in CGT liabilities may be temporary and driven by taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes.
News
Sep 01, 2026
Elizabeth Bradley Discusses Capital Gains Tax Trends in the Daily Mail
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in the Daily Mail on 29 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and the impact of taxpayer behaviour on future tax revenues. Elizabeth commented that the recent surge in CGT liabilities may be driven by forestalling ahead of anticipated tax changes.
News
Aug 31, 2026
“Bumper Liabilities” Could be Borrowing From Future Years - Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in the International Advisor
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in the International Advisor on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts and whether the recent increase can be sustained over the longer term. Elizabeth warned that the surge in CGT liabilities may reflect taxpayers bringing forward disposals ahead of anticipated tax changes, potentially reducing tax receipts in future years.
News
Aug 31, 2026
Future Capital Gains Tax Receipts: Elizabeth Bradley Quoted in GB News
Elizabeth Bradley, Global Practice Group Leader for our Tax, Employee Benefits and Private Client practice, was quoted in GB News on 27 August 2026 in an article examining record Capital Gains Tax receipts and the potential implications for future tax revienues. 
Awards
Jul 23, 2026
BCLP Recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
Insights
Nov 26, 2025
Autumn Budget 2025: SDRT relief on share listings on “UK-regulated markets”
Awards
Oct 16, 2025
BCLP’S UK tax team recognized in ITR World Tax rankings 2026
News
Oct 01, 2025
The Legal 500 UK 2026