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Robert Newey & Co
An English legal practice specialising in UK and international taxation (including VAT) |
This is a specialist tax law practice. We aim to give a more personal, but no less expert, service than larger law firms.
For example we advise on:
We also do associated corporate work.
Our clients include multinationals, small businesses, law firms, accountancy
practices, non-profit organisations, trust companies and business people, in the
UK and all over the world.
The Practice is a member of the
International Tax Specialist Group, an independent network of tax specialists,
able to handle a wide range of tax matters in financial centres around the
world.
We are an English solicitor's practice. Solicitors are governed by strict professional conduct rules, which are designed to protect the client's interests.
We offer skill and experience in interpreting the law. We do not just look at official guidance. This means that you don't just have to take the tax authorities' word for it.
We offer skill and experience in drafting and implementing transactions. This means that transactions are carried out by someone who understands the tax rationale.
We offer skill and experience in handling disputes with HM Revenue & Customs and others. This means that your case is more likely to be handled in a constructive way.
We are knowledgeable and thorough. This means that issues are less likely to be overlooked.
We are friendly. This means it is easier to talk to your adviser.
We offer a personal service. This means we have a better understanding of your needs.
We are commercially aware. This means you are more likely to get a useful, cost-effective outcome.
We aim to conduct a debriefing with every client after the job is completed. This helps us to improve and to make sure that the client is satisfied.
We have been awarded LEXCEL, the Law Society's Practice Management Quality Mark. This means that the practice is soundly run.
We are associated with Chown Dewhurst LLP, an international tax consultancy. This means that we have easy access to additional expertise.
We are very ready to visit clients at their own premises. This is convenient for the client and helps us to get to know the client better.
Robert
Newey is an English solicitor. He has both an MA and an LLM from the University
of Cambridge. He worked in City of London law firms before starting his own
practice in September 1995.
He has worked as a corporate lawyer as well as a tax specialist.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He is also an
Associate of the Institute of Indirect Taxation. He has taught Revenue Law and
International Tax Law as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Essex.
We have been awarded Lexcel, the Law Society's Practice Management Quality
Mark. Lexcel is designed to reflect best practice for a law firm. It covers
topics such as business and financial planning, information management, client
care and the management of people, risk and files. An external assessor visits
us once a year to make sure we are doing everything properly.
We are part of the Chown Dewhurst Tax Group. This is a close association: we
share premises and research tools. The Chown Dewhurst Tax Group comprises
economists, accountants and lawyers.
We have close links with experts in many related fields. These include tax
experts in many other territories, as well as full-service UK law firms. We will
readily involve and/or work with other experts - or with clients' existing
advisers - to achieve the best results for the client.
We are at 51 Lafone Street, London SE1 2LX - just east of Tower Bridge on the south side of the River Thames.
You can contact us by email, telephone or post. Full details are given below.
