Bernard is a Partner in the corporate tax department. He advises generally on corporate and real estate transactions, employee incentives and the taxation of intellectual property.
He has extensive experience advising on all aspects of tax planning and the implementation of corporate transactions including the sale & purchase of companies, partnerships (including LLPs) & joint venture structures and corporate reorganisations & reconstructions.
Advised Palatine Private Equity on its investment in Air Energi and Moneyplus Group.
Advised The Hut Group on various matters including share incentives, a pre-IPO placing and a number of acquisitions including My Protein.
Advised on structures to maximise the availability of entrepreneurs' relief.
Advised on structures to mitigate stamp duty on the acquisition of a company and implementing SDLT efficient acquisition and disposal structures.
Advised JJB Sports Plc on the sale of its health business to Dave Whelan Sports Limited.
Advised the shareholders of Utiligroup on its acquisition by bglobal Plc.
Bernard enjoys cycling with his family, walking and reading. He also enjoys a variety of sports including football, cricket and tennis.
“His peers consider him to be conscientious, experienced and of good judgement”
Chambers UK 2012
(tax band 2)
“He is recommended as an ideal all-round business adviser”
Chambers UK 2011
Leading Individual (Band 2)