Burness Paull LLP fields a team of tax experts which effectively aligns with the firm's M&A group to advise on complex, high-value transactions, handling the tax aspects of framework agreements, share incentive schemes, loan balances, employment arrangements, and property issues. Private equity outfits are a growing part of the firm’s diverse roster of clients, as well as private individuals interested in offshore trusts, inheritance tax, and capital gains tax expertise. Team head Ronnie Brown is frequently sought out for his private equity transaction expertise, particularly by real estate-focused clients. The ‘excellent’ Christine Yuill has the ability to ’explain complex tax issues in a user friendly way’, and Claire Macpherson specialises in inheritance and capital gains tax issues. Nicola Williams‘ broad practice sees her handle private equity transactions and share incentives. Karolina Rosochowska is also a key name to note.
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Témoignages
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- 'Christine Yuill is excellent to deal with, she is able to explain complex tax issues in a user friendly way and is extremely approachable.'
- 'Christine Yuill is excellent. She manages to strike the perfect balance between technical and commercial. She is clearly extremely knowledgeable about tax legislation and share plan rules, and ensures the structure and drafting of document are accurate and provides the necessary protection. Her advice is straight up and easy to understand and apply.'
- 'Christine Yuill is able to bring her market knowledge that is so valuable in this field which is the extract overlay needed from external advisers. Christine has a perfect blend of technical expertise and market knowledge, which is brought to the next level by her practical application, down-to-earth support and charming nature.'
Clients clés
- Chesnara plc
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited
- The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society
- West Burton Energy
- STV plc
- Highland Spring
- Archer Limited
- Zoetis Netherland 3 B.V.
- Access UK Ltd
- Lonsdale Capital Partners
Points forts
- Advising Chesnara plc on the tax aspects of its acquisition of several thousand policies from Canada Life UK.
- Advising Sony Interactive Entertainment on the tax aspects of its acquisition of iSIZE.
- Advising Lees of Scotland on the tax aspects on the sale of its entire share capital to Finsbury Food Group plc.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Nicola Williams
Responsable de la pratique
Ronnie Brown
Autres avocats clés
Christine Yuill; Claire Macpherson; Nicola Williams; Karolina Rosochowska