Taxation Law
Strategic tax planning, practical compliance.
Tax law affects every business decision and personal financial arrangement. Our taxation team provides strategic advice that helps clients manage their tax obligations efficiently while ensuring full compliance with UK tax legislation and HMRC requirements.
We advise businesses and individuals on the full range of UK tax matters including corporation tax, income tax, VAT, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, stamp duty, and international tax planning. The UK tax system is one of the most complex in the world, with HMRC's powers of investigation expanding under each successive Finance Act. The General Anti-Abuse Rule (GAAR) introduced by the Finance Act 2013, and the more targeted anti-avoidance provisions throughout the tax code, require that all tax planning is grounded in commercial substance. Our team combines technical tax expertise with practical commercial understanding, helping clients navigate this complexity and achieve their financial objectives within the bounds of the law.
Corporate Tax Planning
Developing tax-efficient structures for business operations, transactions, and investments that withstand HMRC scrutiny.
VAT & Indirect Tax
Managing VAT obligations across complex supply chains and ensuring accurate indirect tax compliance post-Brexit.
Tax Investigations & Disputes
Representing taxpayers in HMRC investigations, enquiries, and appeals before the First-tier and Upper Tax Tribunals.
Personal Tax & Estate Planning
Advising high-net-worth individuals on income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax planning strategies.
Valued and trusted
by our clients
“Masl Legal guided us through a £4.5m cross-border acquisition involving companies in two jurisdictions, navigating complex rules of origin requirements under the UK-EU TCA and securing HMRC advance rulings on customs classification. Their ability to coordinate legal, customs, and tax workstreams simultaneously saved us months. We completed the entire transaction within 14 weeks — our previous advisers had estimated six months.”
Kieran M.
CEO, international logistics group with operations in 3 EU markets
“When we engaged Masl Legal for our corporate restructuring, we were preparing for a seed fundraise while simultaneously integrating an acquisition. Their corporate team structured a group reorganisation that satisfied our incoming investor's requirements, preserved our R&D tax credit eligibility, and resolved legacy shareholder issues through a bespoke drag-along mechanism. The transaction completed on schedule and we closed our £2m seed round three weeks later.”
Rebecca H.
CFO, high-growth fintech company with 30 employees
