Bernard McIlroy

Partner

Manchester

contact details

• e: Bernard McIlroy
• dt: +44 (0) 161 836 7797
• df: +44 (0) 161 836 7701
• m: +44 (0) 7932 761 746

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expertise

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.

experience

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.

successes

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.

interests

Bernard enjoys cycling with his family, walking and reading. He also enjoys a variety of sports including football, cricket and tennis.