Tax
The Tax team provides commercially led advice on a comprehensive range of tax issues. We work closely with other practice areas to provide a full legal service to our clients
Tax and Incentives Lawyers
We are recognised as leaders in the structuring and facilitation of tax efficient investment and funding structures, restructuring and refinancing (UK and international), initial public offerings, incentives, global mobility and exit planning.
Our property tax law offering is widely acknowledged and respected for complex real estate tax and investment structuring, acting routinely on foreign property holding structures, forward funding transactions, development structures such as of student accommodation, retirement villages and build to rent projects as well as global property investments with a focus on tax efficient structuring of UK investment and subsidiary businesses.
We are highly experienced advisers in the employment sphere including EMI, SIP and other schemes for UK and multinational business.
The Tax law team has grown a strong reputation for the handling of contentious tax matters, including tribunal appeals, where we aim to adopt a pragmatic and commercial approach, successfully defending taxpayers in a number of complex cases.
Adrian Hackett
National Head of Taxation Services
Matthew Switzer
Partner & Chartered Tax Advisor
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Our specialist areas
Specialist Real Estate Tax
We are highly experienced specialist Real Estate Tax advisers and have a strong reputation for delivering clear and strategic tax advice for UK and multinational businesses.
International Tax
Freeths’ International Tax Team advises on the tax issues arising from the full range of international commercial and financial matters, including cross-border transactions and structures, relocations and the global mobility of employees.
Specialist Tax Restructuring & Reorganisations
Our specialist Tax Restructuring Team delivers pragmatic, commercially-focused solutions to help our clients navigate the complexities of corporate change.
Services
Notable work & expertise
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Our team has successfully navigated complex challenges and delivered exceptional results for clients across the following work types.
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Testimonials
"They were able to support in complex tax matter not only answering abstract questions but also supporting in discussions with the tax office."
The Legal 500, 2025
"The team's strengths lie in their comprehensive understanding of complex tax codes and regulations, their proactive communication and strategic pl...
The Legal 500, 2025
"The Freeths team was incredibly hard-working, helpful, professional and patient. They went above and beyond the call of duty to explain everything...
The Legal 500, 2025
"The team at Freeths were made up of experienced individuals who added great value."
The Legal 500, 2025
“Freeths has a brilliant ability to advise on the full range of issues - it's a formidable tax team.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“It's a very helpful team who are always on hand to answer questions.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“The team has a lot of knowledge of handling complex tax cases.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Freeths clearly understand MTIC fraud, and all feedback is timely and clearly laid out.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
Meet the team
Adrian Hackett
National Head of Taxation Services
Matthew Switzer
Partner & Chartered Tax Advisor
Alex Angelides
Managing Associate & Chartered Tax Advisor
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