Legal advice for all stages of a tax dispute

Understanding what tax avoidance is, what is the "right tax" - and what is not – is essential for any business. New laws have led to greater scrutiny of whether businesses are paying the right taxes in the right jurisdictions.

Tax authorities often now pursue businesses for tax that would not have been pursued a few years ago. In some cases, domestic governments have granted tax authorities significant new powers to demand information and collect tax even before it is shown to be due. They may also require corporations to police other taxpayers.

Osborne Clarke LLP specialises in tax disputes in the technology industry, handling a range of complex matters, including cases with international elements.

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How we can help you

Our Tax Disputes team has a formidable track record of resolving tax disputes. We can provide assistance and advice at all stages of a dispute, whether at a local or international level.

Our lawyers regularly advise on:

  • tax audits
  • investigations
  • information requests
  • settlement of tax claims and subsequent litigation
  • mutual agreement procedures
  • negotiating on advance pricing agreements
  • transfer pricing disputes
  • alternative dispute resolution, including international arbitration

Where litigation is necessary, we regularly advise on taking tax disputes to the tax tribunal and courts. 

They have great insight into the tribunals and are very technically minded.

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Our tax disputes lawyers

With specialists across Europe, we work closely with other teams at Osborne Clarke to make sure that all aspects of your dispute are covered. We work on both domestic and cross-jurisdictional matters.

Our team acts for a diverse mix of companies, businesses, funds, financial institutions and high-profile individuals across industry sectors. We have extensive experience helping clients through the international tax minefield and adding value at each step of the way.
 

They take the time to listen to concerns, analyse the situation, and develop a strategic plan to address the issues at hand. Their understanding of the specific matter at hand was excellent, and they are skilled at advocating for their clients’ best interests.

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Experience

Accounting service provider

Advising on HMRC dispute regarding the application of the Managed Service Companies legislation, acting for test cases in the First-tier Tribunal in respect of approx. 1,000 personal service companies.

UK Finance

Advising representatives of the UK banking and financial services industry regarding HMRC information powers, including proposals to collect data on where customers access online/mobile accounts.

International infrastructure group

Advising on High Court commercial claims concerning multi-million pound employment tax issues.

International tech platform

Advising on potential risks under the Criminal Finances Act 2017 corporate offences for failure to prevent tax evasion.

International recycling group

Advising on HMRC enquiries into the transfer pricing treatment of cross-border supplies and related settlement with HMRC.

Staffing agency

Advising on potential civil/criminal tax risks in relation to alleged multi-million pound fraud by a third party in the supply chain, related HMRC investigation and crisis response.

UK financial institution

Advising on the voluntary disclosure of high-value VAT errors and registration failures relating to intra-group recharges.

International transportation platform

Advising on high-value VAT and income tax risk issues arising from restructuring of user engagement model.

US-headquartered online platform

Advising on HMRC compliance check into the tax treatment of employee share awards.
 

Premier League footballer

Advising on HMRC enquiries relating to the UK tax treatment of international image rights.

Online retail platform

Advising on HMRC investigation into the VAT treatment of intra-group services and associated VAT claims.

International staffing platform

Advising on HMRC compliance check into the tax treatment of arrangements with contingent workers.

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