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Transactional Tax Services & Reconstructions

Tax advice that supports change, growth and opportunity.

Business transactions, restructures and ownership changes often bring complex tax challenges. Our specialists help businesses, shareholders and management teams structure transactions efficiently, minimise risk and maximise value.

Whether you’re acquiring a business, preparing for a sale, reorganising a group structure or planning for succession, we provide practical, commercially focused advice that aligns with your wider business objectives.

Key areas of support:

  • Company and group reorganisations
  • Corporate reconstructions and demergers
  • Business acquisitions and disposals
  • Management buyouts and buy-ins
  • Share-for-share exchanges
  • Succession and ownership restructuring
  • Tax due diligence
  • Transaction structuring
  • HMRC clearances

Helping businesses navigate change with confidence and tax efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are transactional tax services?

Transactional tax services help businesses and individuals manage the tax implications of acquisitions, disposals, restructures, mergers and other significant transactions.

Why should tax be considered early in a transaction?

Early tax planning can help identify risks, maximise available reliefs and ensure the most efficient transaction structure.

What is a business reconstruction?

A reconstruction involves reorganising a company's structure, ownership or operations to achieve commercial, strategic or tax objectives.

Can you help with mergers and demergers?

Yes. We advise on a wide range of corporate reorganisations, including mergers, demergers and group restructures.

How do you work alongside legal and corporate finance advisers?

We collaborate closely with lawyers and transaction advisers to provide joined-up advice throughout the process.

Can tax planning reduce transaction costs?

Effective planning can often improve tax efficiency and avoid unexpected liabilities.

Meet the experts

Stephanie Hurst

Stephanie Hurst

Corporate Tax Director
Dominic Bourquin

Dominic Bourquin

Partner

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