Robert Birchall, Partner
Robert advises on a wide range of taxation issues for clients ranging from public companies to start-ups, operating in the UK and internationally, as well as wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs.
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About
Robert has particular experience in relation to corporate tax, including company acquisitions and disposals, reconstructions, private equity and venture capital investment (especially EIS and SEIS), employment tax and employee incentives, including EMI, other tax advantaged and non-tax advantaged schemes. Robert is a member of the Share Plan Lawyers group.
Robert Birchall acts as the UK National Reporter for 2018-2019 for the International Bar Association’s Taxes Committee.
Experience
- Advised Franek Sodzawiczny, founder and CEO of data centre platform Global Technical Realty (GTR), and his management team on an initial USD$1bn investment by global investment firm KKR.
- Advising on and implementing the restructuring of a technology company to secure EIS investment and putting in place an EMI scheme for its senior employees
- Advising on the corporate restructuring of a UK property group
Our thinking
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Zenzero on the acquisition of OnTech
Zenzero is one of the fastest growing service providers in the UK, supporting over 10,000 users across a variety of industries.
Andrew Collins
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Caretech Holdings PLC on its proposed £870.3 million take private
Charles Russell Speechlys is advising the independent board of Caretech Holdings PLC, in its take private sale to Amalfi Bidco Limited.
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Content+Cloud on the acquisition of award-winning service provider Azzure IT
Content+Cloud continues its growth journey, this is our 7th successful transaction for them.
Jonathan Morley
Charles Russell Speechlys is advising Battery Ventures on the sale of Forterro to Partners Group for €1 billion.
Battery Ventures is a the global, technology-focused investment firm.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys advises AgDevCo on $70m of DFI Funding
AgDevCo is a specialist impact investor in African agribusinesses.
David Hicks
David Hicks, Robert Birchall and Sophie Dworetzsky write for FT Adviser on what business owners need to know when selling a business
The things business owners need to know when selling a business.
David Coates
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its investment into Deazy
Puma Private Equity is a leading provider of growth capital to small and medium-sized businesses across all sectors and regions of the UK.
David Hicks
Charles Russell Speechlys advises FairXchange on investment from United Fintech
FairXchange was founded in 2016, to bring clarity and transparency to execution performance through the provision of independent data.
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on the acquisition of M9 Holdings
The acquisition of M9 Holdings marks the latest stage in Acora’s growth journey.
David Coates
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on their investment into Everpress
Puma Private Equity offers a wide range of award-winning investments that help to support investors.
Rebecca Burford
Bond Clarke and Charles Russell Speechlys act on sale of person-centred software to cow corner
PCS is an award-winning company, founded in 2013 to help improve the quality of life for people in social care.
Robert Birchall
The Chartered Institution of Taxation (CIOT) Budget representations for October 2021
The CIOT has recommended an extension of the EMI scheme and a fairly comprehensive review of the rules underpinning EOT relief.
Hamish Perry
Charles Russell Speechlys advises the founders of Compandben on the sale of the business to TopSource Worldwide
Compandben is one of the longest established international providers of employment solutions.
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises discoverIE on its acquisition of Antenova
discoverIE is a leading international designer, manufacturer and supplier of customised electronics to industry.
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on acquisition of Westgate IT
Westgate IT specialises in providing IT support to businesses in the South West.
Rebecca Burford
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Appital Ltd on £2.5m Investment led by Frontline Ventures
Appital is an Equity Capital Marketplace which aims to bring innovation to Equity Capital Markets.
Robert Birchall
Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted for Best EIS/SEIS Legal/Regulatory Adviser at 2021 EISA Awards
The Awards denote excellence and recognise the achievements of EIS/SEIS practitioners over the past year.
Mark Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Content+Cloud on acquisition of Sipcom
The acquisition establishes Content+Cloud as a global service provider to UK businesses.
David Coates
Charles Russell Speechlys advises shareholders of Douglas & Gordon Estate Agents on its sale to Foxtons
Established in 1958, Douglas & Gordon is a London-based, family owned independent estate agent.
Elliot Michaelson
EMI share options, Covid-19, and Brexit – where are we now?
What are the new measures to employers operating EMI schemes that have been affected by the pandemic?