We invite you to our comprehensive webinar co-hosted with JPC. Join us as we delve into the tax, VAT and legal nuances around commercial property transactions, which can be intrinsically entwined so we can pre-empt the issues HMRC will raise in many circumstances.
DATE: 9am – 10am
TIME: Wednesday 5 February
Areas our panel will delve into include:
- Debt structuring, to include cross border withholding taxes and splitting of titles
- Capital allowances
- CPSEs (commercial property standard enquiries) and why they are so important
- Acquisitions and disposals –your whistle stop tour on transactions and how they usually work, including structures and processes, and what to build into your due diligence
- Re-organisations and when fund structures are no longer fit for purpose – including some real-life war stories
- When transactions go wrong…to include when an advisor on the other side makes a mistake, TOGCs, DIY law (!), SDLT, ransom strips and time of essence/notice to complete!
- Conversions and our top 5 areas to consider
Our panel will talk you through the direct and indirect tax, and legal implications of some of the most common (and costly) problem areas we come across in commercial property and how they can be avoided with careful planning. From transferring properties into different companies (including pension funds), SDLT hurdles and looking at the reliefs available, we’ll take you through the fundamentals of ensuring your commercial property business is structured properly for tax purposes and future proofed for your next transaction.
We will also advise on regimes that will assist with cashflow, particularly relevant when you’re going through a transaction.
As we have the UK Budget on Wednesday 30 October, we will make sure to factor in any changes to this webinar.
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The panel:
Sandy Cochrane, VAT Partner at Gravita
Sandy has spent more than ten years in industry, and following her time in industry, Sandy moved into practice, some 20 years ago.
Sandy has been involved with advising an array of clients to meet their VAT requirements, from OMBs to large multinational corporations. Sandy has a natural ability to make VAT easier for clients to understand, in particular for international businesses, in a pragmatic manner.
Thomas Adcock, Tax Partner at Gravita
Tom advises a large number of clients operating internationally, advising on structuring their global affairs, often through offshore jurisdictions. Tom typically advises on the way a particular structure operates for both tax and commercial advantages. Tom advises on the tax issues affecting people and businesses coming from all over the world to interact with the UK.
He is also a regular presenter and author on all matters of property tax and the UK representative on the International Tax Committee of DFK International.
Brinda Granthrai, Partner and Head of Commercial Property at JPC
Brinda is a solicitor and Partner for JPC and heads the firm’s Commercial Property Team. Brinda deals with a broad range of property work for mainly HNW individuals and onshore and offshore SMEs with a particular focus on the acquisition, development and disposal of high value commercial and residential property.
James Whiteley, Real Estate Partner at JPC
James is a solicitor and Partner, sharing 25 years’ experience with the Commercial Property Team at JPC. James’ impressive and broad legal experience underpins his specialism in commercial and general property matters together with some company and commercial work (especially in a property setting). His diverse background includes many legal disciplines - from employment law to civil litigation.
Nick McEwen, Dispute Resolution Associate Partner at JPC
Nick is a solicitor and Associate Partner in JPC’s Corporate and Dispute Resolution Teams. Known for his dispute resolution experience, Nick has a particular expertise in disputes that involve an international dimension. Nick also advises on non-contentious corporate law matters including advising and drafting commercial contracts, corporate governance documentation and dealing with the acquisition and disposal of shares.
