Tax
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Chambers Review
CMS represents an impressive roster of high-profile clients spanning a broad array of industries. It has an enviable breadth of sector expertise, with particular strength in real estate, media, technology and private equity. The tax group regularly advises on both domestic and international transactional and tax structuring matters.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised TP24 on the tax aspects of a securitisation transaction with Barclays and M&G.
Strengths
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"CMS are extremely responsive during fast-paced M&A transactions, and very patient and clear in communicating complex tax issues and solutions."
"They are a superb team with good knowledge and they have loads of expertise."
"They deliver innovative thinking grounded in detailed knowledge of the law and its practical application."
"CMS are extremely responsive during fast-paced M&A transactions, and very patient and clear in communicating complex tax issues and solutions."
"They are a superb team with good knowledge and they have loads of expertise."
"They deliver innovative thinking grounded in detailed knowledge of the law and its practical application."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Anderson has notable expertise in providing real estate-related tax advice including counselling property clients on investment fund, REIT and joint venture tax structuring.
"Philip is always helpful and creative."
"He is excellent in this space."
Aaron Fairhurst is co-head of tax at CMS. He is recommended for his knowledge of the tax issues faced by energy sector clients. He has further experience advising insurance companies on W&I-related tax matters.
Mark Joscelyne primarily works with technology and media clients, providing assistance with transactions and general tax structuring and planning. He comes recommended for his ability to advise on a range of transactions including mergers, demergers and acquisitions.
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