UK & International Tax Lawyers

Over 30 years advising individuals and companies on complex tax disputes and planning

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We help you navigate through the tax law labyrinth

Solicitors & Accountants

Need a second opinion on a complicated legal matter or solution-orientated tax advice?

We don't sit on the fence.

We'll find the best way forward for your client.
Corporates, PE firms & VC-backed Startups

Are you a corporate looking to invest or acquire in the UK, or execute a management buyout?

Or are you a venture-backed startup with operations in the UK?

We provide tax advice on M&A, Transfer Pricing & Planning for IP rights - as well as EMI options schemes, SEIS & EIS.
Wealth Managers & IFAs

Do you represent a high-net-worth client or a family office operating across multiple jurisdictions?

We advice on planning and review existing structures yield the best tax outcome.

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About Us

We have been providing expert legal advice on tax planning and disputes for over 30 years.

Our comprehensive understanding of UK tax law and its interaction with other jurisdictions and global treaties, has helped us navigate the ever-evolving patchwork of regulation.

We work with a range clients including accountants, law firms, high-net-worth individuals, multinationals and startups.

Our legal acumen has allowed us to deliver multiple successful outcomes against HMRC.

Where others sell dreams and schemes, our pragmatic approach to tax planning has resulted in better results for our clients.

Our Services

Tax Residence & Domicile Planning

We've been providing legal advice and planning, even as the laws around Resident Non-Domicile individuals have tightened in recent times. We help with pre-arrival and ongoing planning.

Investigations, Disputes & Litigation

HMRC regularly investigate both corporates and individuals. Our expertise has helped convince HMRC that their approach is unviable. When HMRC chose to litigate, we can advise to produce the best outcome.

Management Buyouts & Corporate Restructuring

There are a plethora of tax issues that arise when executing an MBO. Not to mention when spinning a subsidiary out of a group. We have advised both senior managers and the shareholders in these transactions.

Transfer Pricing & IP Rights Structuring

As information and capital flows freely across borders in global companies, the tax authorities are also sharing information between them. We produce reports and handle disputes over Transfer Pricing. We also offer international IP rights licensing to avoid witholding taxes.

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Employee Share Incentives & Employee Ownership Trusts

We have crafted many bespoke EMI-approved share options schemes, as well as troubleshooting issues when they have gone wrong. Where options aren't suitable, we have implemented tax-efficient share schemes. In recent times, EOTs have become a favoured way for owners to exit a company, passing control to employees

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Offshore Structuring

Despite the closing of most loopholes, there remain a few legitimate planning opportunities using offshore trusts and companies. We are still able to guide companies and individuals through the remaining opportunities.

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Contractors & IR35

The new IR35 rules that shift the tax liability to the end user have caused problems for both contractors and the companies that employ them. We can draft and advise on contracts outside of IR35. We also act in litigation for groups of contractors on DR Schemes and the Loan Charge

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Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance tax planning in advance can quite literally save millions of pounds. Too often planning such as writing a will is delayed - until it is too late. We actively encourage clients and advisors to take steps in good time.

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Capital Gains Tax Advisory

CGT is levied at rate up to 28% on residential property and carried interest. The recent reduction in Entrepreneurs Relief (10%) from £10M to £1M has made planning more essential than ever. With myriad exit opportunities in markets, founders, executives and option-holding employees must carefully consider planning when selling their stakes.

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Double Taxation Treaty Advisory

The UK has nearly 130 Double Taxation Treaties with other countries. The treatment of income - particularly interest, dividends and royalties - reducing domestic holding tax presents many opportunities for corporate clients. There are similar benefits for individuals, especially on CGT. Treaties can also protect an individuals' tax residency position. We have years of experience helping clients navigate through the patchwork of bilateral agreements.

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Our Team

Daniel Feingold

Barrister

Daniel is a Barrister who has specialised in tax law for over 30 years. He qualified at the Bar before working for BDO Stoy Hayward, Dechert LLP, Chethams, Grant Thornton, Levy Gee, before founding Strategic Tax Planning, now Stratax LLP.

He has spoken on Radio 4, written regularly for Mondaq, and delivered numerous seminars.
Tal Samuel

Marketing & Paralegal

Tal read Law & Politics at the University of Liverpool.

He has worked as the head of marketing at startups including TALNT & Vauban, before founding an Edtech startup, Pathwayze.
David Cohen

Corporate Transactions

David has a background in investment banking, spending 10 years, post his MBA from Manchester Business School, in the corporate research and cross border M&A departments in Europe and Japan for one of Japan’s leading commercial banks.

He also worked in VC & PE, before founding DCA Partners.
Beth Muscat

Client Relations

Beth has worked for Stratax for 15 years, handling client accounts.

She has been responsible for ensuring clients have a smooth experience. Beth has also helped arrange seminars and events over the years.
Simon Joseph

Account Manager

Simon works on internal accounts, as well as working on computational issues on specialist client cases.

He has worked for Stratax for over 10 years.