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Andy West

Andy West
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Andy West

Andy West

Partner


London
Andy West
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Andy West

Andy West

Partner


London

Andy West

Partner

London

T: +44 (0) 20 3400 3566

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Biography

Andy has experience in all areas of corporate taxation in the UK, with a focus on real estate tax.

Andy's experience includes advising on the tax aspects of real estate and corporate transactions, with particular experience working with real estate investment trusts (REITs), corporate real estate transactions and warranty and indemnity insurance backed deals. He also regularly advises on the tax aspects of loan facilities, as well as more generally looking at property acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures, including stamp duty land tax, capital allowances, VAT and direct taxes.

Andy is a member of the Tax Committee of the British Property Federation.

Civic Involvement & Honors

  • A ‘Rising Star’ in General Corporate Tax in the ITR World Tax Rankings 2026

  • Recommended Lawyer in Corporate Tax and VAT and Indirect Tax categories, Legal 500 UK 2026 

Andy West - technically excellent, strives to find the right solution, great balance between being prudent and saying what the client wants to hear, really good guy to work with.

Legal 500 UK 2026, Client Quote

Andy West excels in the tax treatment of real estate investment and financing structures.

Legal 500 UK 2026, Editorial

Andy West is a talented young tax partner. He provides clear tax advise and has a calm and measured manner.

Legal 500 UK 2026, Client Quote

Andy West has aptitude in real estate tax.

Legal 500 UK 2026, Editorial

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