A&O Shearman‘s robust contentious tax offering aids in litigation, arbitration, and investigations, both within the UK and internationally. Charles Yorke has experience handling high stakes disputes in the financial, energy, and infrastructure sectors, and jointly leads the department alongside Chris Harrison, who serves as the firm’s global head of tax. Eve Giles is an expert in financial crime matters relating to tax, while senior partner Lydia Challen is a key contact for contentious matters relating to structuring issues.
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‘Technically very able and good with clients.’
‘Charles Yorke provides good, sensible advice in very complex transactions.’
‘Great depth.’
‘Very intelligent individuals.’
‘Incredible brains, strategic, excellent client focus, excellent at spotting and resolving complex issues.’
‘Eve Giles is an understated genius.’
Kernmandanten
- Investec Bank plc
- Lloyds Banking Group
Highlight-Mandate
Advising a consumer business on a dispute with HMRC regarding claims by its UK operations for tax deductions on the interest arising out of intra-group debt.
Advising a major UK retailer in relation to an HMRC enquiry into a subsidiary, and potential claims against the subsidiary’s former owner.
Advising a high-profile client in relation to an investigation by HMRC into its internal group structure.
Anwält*innen
Praxisleitung
Charles Yorke; Chris Harrison
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Eve Giles; Lydia Challen