Tax
UK Guide 2025 : The Regions
Band 1
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02073 490 296Chambers Review
DLA Piper has a highly respected team providing first-class tax advice on private equity transactions. The firm offers a thriving cross-border practice, which frequently advises on UK inward investment from the USA. The team is noted for its work on taxes associated with commercial property, and lawyers are frequently instructed to assist with corporate reorganisations.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Dentsu on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Tag Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are always quick to respond, and they are very knowledgeable and friendly."
"All the members of the DLA tax team were highly experienced, pragmatic, and able to set out the many issues we encountered in a succinct, clear and helpful manner."
"The team that we dealt with were commercially savvy, drawing from their years of experience to help with commercial issues that arose as part of the process."
"They are always quick to respond, and they are very knowledgeable and friendly."
"All the members of the DLA tax team were highly experienced, pragmatic, and able to set out the many issues we encountered in a succinct, clear and helpful manner."
"The team that we dealt with were commercially savvy, drawing from their years of experience to help with commercial issues that arose as part of the process."
Notable Practitioners
David Thompson is an established practitioner who regularly advises on tax aspects of transactions. His clients include public sector bodies, international corporations and joint venture consortiums.
Mark Burgess is a leading tax practitioner who works with clients such as private companies and public sector bodies. He handles the full spectrum of corporate and real estate tax matters.
"He is wonderful. He is really pragmatic, he cuts to the chase and he knows his stuff."
"Mark is excellent on all fronts."