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What the Team is Known For

Slaughter and May is a premier firm that is distinguished for the advice its tax team provides on private and public M&A. The team has additional experience in sophisticated financial transactions and general advisory work. Its noteworthy clientele is formed of multinational banks, corporates and insurance companies. The team also regularly advises the UK government and other public sector bodies on tax policy.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm advised GSK on the demerger of its consumer healthcare business, The transaction resulted in the formation of the world’s biggest standalone consumer healthcare group, Haleon.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Lane
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Michael Lane is head of Slaughter and May's tax practice. He has a client base of leading corporate groups and provides support on the complicated tax aspects of large-scale M&A.

"Michael is incredibly bright, nimble, commercially aware and has great emotional intelligence. We feel much reassured with him beside us."

"He's a top partner and one of the most experienced and technical tax people I've come across in the industry."

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Dominic Robertson
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Dominic Robertson is noted for his strength handling and advising on the tax aspects of M&A and financings. He frequently counsels clients in the pharmaceutical, private equity and financial services sectors.

"Dominic is excellent. He's very bright, very creative and highly responsive. When we are really stuck we ring him."

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Gareth Miles
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Gareth Miles has a transaction-focused tax practice. His experience spans the full range of matters including big-ticket M&A and business restructures.

"Gareth is approachable and has a wealth of experience."

"He is a highly respected and a trusted adviser."

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Michael Lane
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Dominic Robertson
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Gareth Miles
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