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Value Added Tax
VAT can have significant effects on a business. As a turnover tax, it must be paid whether or not a business is making a profit. Incorrect structuring of a transaction or problems with reclaims can have alarming effects on cash flow or create irrecoverable VAT.
Why choose our Value Added Tax lawyers?
At Fieldfisher, we work closely with our clients to deliver effective, quality service. Our lawyers have real depth of expertise and offer strategic and comprehensive advice based on years of experience.We are adept at helping clients avoid pitfalls, with our tax and tax disputes teams advising property developers on acquisitions and lettings, including on options to tax, as well as companies involved in disputes with HMRC about VAT.
Clients receive a convenient service thanks to our holistic approach. We stand out amongst competitors with our ability to advise on all areas of VAT, including disputes, and on all the aspects of the financing, construction and operation of large-scale infrastructure projects, to minimise irrecoverable VAT costs for our clients.
We keep matters moving forward, look for creative solutions and continually strive to achieve our client's best outcome. We're here to help.
Notable deals and highlights
- We advised on all VAT aspects of financing, construction and operation of the UK/Belgium Interconnector natural gas pipeline.
- We provided VAT and SDLT advice to Oxford University concerning a number of property acquisitions and lettings.
- Our team conducted a successful appeal to the VAT tribunal regarding VAT relief for the importation of gemstones by a charity.
Key contacts
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Director, Tax and Structuring
Nick Beecham
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Partner, Tax and Structuring
Maria Luisa de Alarcón
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Partner, Tax & Structuring, Africa Group
François De Senneville
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Partner, Tax and Structuring
Antoine Gabizon
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Partner, Tax
Geoffroy Galéa
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Brussels, Belgium
- +32 2 742 70 95
- Email Geoffroy
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Senior Lawyer
Marta Trejo
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Director, Contentious Tax
Siobhan Gillespie
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Director
John Tolman
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London, England
- +44 330 460 7287
- Email John
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Counsel
Alexander Heitzinger
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Vienna, Austria
- +43 1 928 163 40 20
- Email Alexander
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Senior Associate, Tax
Stefanie Hardy
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Brussels, Belgium
- +32 2 742 71 08
- Email Stefanie
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