VAT & Indirect Taxes
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.
Meet The Team
Related Capabilities
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Tax & Private Client
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International Trade
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 £600m, one of the largest student accommodation deals in recent times.
- Advised on its sale and leaseback Park Plaza London Waterloo for £160 million for PPHE Hotel Group Limited.
- Advised on the acquisition of the corporate structure owning Thomas More Square for £284m 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.
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