Stephen Jones

Prior to joining Freeths, Stephen worked in tax for over 25 years at large international law firms.

Stephen advises on all tax aspects of property and corporate acquisitions and disposals, including development, investment, joint ventures, corporate mergers, demergers, group reorganisations and reconstructions, private equity transactions and international deals. 

Clients include public sector bodies, educational institutions, charities, developers and property investors as well as listed and private companies and owner-managed businesses. 

Stephen has assisted global property investors and multi-national companies with the tax-efficient structuring of their UK investments and subsidiary businesses.  Stephen has given specialist VAT advice in relation to property transactions, gaming arrangements, financing and education, as well as commercial contracts and outsourcing. 

In the public sector, Stephen have given advice on the tax aspects of local authority and public sector projects, including a broadband project, street lighting projects, social housing, hospitals and public transport infrastructure.