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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

Autumn Statement 2022: Very few surprises

Robert Birchall

quick reads
17 Nov 2022
Today’s Autumn Statement has been more predictable than the rollercoaster of changes wrought by the September’s “Mini Budget” and the u-turns annou... Read More Today’s Autumn Statement has been more predictable than the rollercoaster of changes wrought by the September’s “Mini Budget” and the u-turns annou...
Not so ‘mini’ a mini-Budget

Helen Coward

Insights
26 Sep 2022
Major tax changes announced in the fiscal event on 23 September 2022 Read More Major tax changes announced in the fiscal event on 23 September 2022
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Zenzero on the acquisition of OnTech

Mark Howard

News
04 Jul 2022
Zenzero is one of the fastest growing service providers in the UK, supporting over 10,000 users across a variety of industries. Read More Zenzero is one of the fastest growing service providers in the UK, supporting over 10,000 users across a variety of industries.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Caretech Holdings PLC on its proposed £870.3 million take private

Andrew Collins

News
27 Jun 2022
Charles Russell Speechlys is advising the independent board of Caretech Holdings PLC, in its take private sale to Amalfi Bidco Limited. Read More Charles Russell Speechlys is advising the independent board of Caretech Holdings PLC, in its take private sale to Amalfi Bidco Limited.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Content+Cloud on the acquisition of award-winning service provider Azzure IT

Mark Howard

News
19 May 2022
Content+Cloud continues its growth journey, this is our 7th successful transaction for them. Read More Content+Cloud continues its growth journey, this is our 7th successful transaction for them.
Charles Russell Speechlys is advising Battery Ventures on the sale of Forterro to Partners Group for €1 billion.

Jonathan Morley

News
04 Mar 2022
Battery Ventures is a the global, technology-focused investment firm. Read More Battery Ventures is a the global, technology-focused investment firm.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises AgDevCo on $70m of DFI Funding

Adrian Mayer

News
28 Feb 2022
AgDevCo is a specialist impact investor in African agribusinesses. Read More AgDevCo is a specialist impact investor in African agribusinesses.
David Hicks, Robert Birchall and Sophie Dworetzsky write for FT Adviser on what business owners need to know when selling a business

David Hicks

In the Press
18 Feb 2022
The things business owners need to know when selling a business. Read More The things business owners need to know when selling a business.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its investment into Deazy

David Coates

News
02 Feb 2022
Puma Private Equity is a leading provider of growth capital to small and medium-sized businesses across all sectors and regions of the UK. Read More Puma Private Equity is a leading provider of growth capital to small and medium-sized businesses across all sectors and regions of the UK.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises FairXchange on investment from United Fintech

David Hicks

News
07 Dec 2021
FairXchange was founded in 2016, to bring clarity and transparency to execution performance through the provision of independent data. Read More FairXchange was founded in 2016, to bring clarity and transparency to execution performance through the provision of independent data.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on the acquisition of M9 Holdings

Mark Howard

News
01 Dec 2021
The acquisition of M9 Holdings marks the latest stage in Acora’s growth journey. Read More The acquisition of M9 Holdings marks the latest stage in Acora’s growth journey.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on their investment into Everpress

David Coates

News
09 Nov 2021
Puma Private Equity offers a wide range of award-winning investments that help to support investors. Read More Puma Private Equity offers a wide range of award-winning investments that help to support investors.
Bond Clarke and Charles Russell Speechlys act on sale of person-centred software to cow corner

Rebecca Burford

News
26 Oct 2021
PCS is an award-winning company, founded in 2013 to help improve the quality of life for people in social care. Read More PCS is an award-winning company, founded in 2013 to help improve the quality of life for people in social care.
The Chartered Institution of Taxation (CIOT) Budget representations for October 2021

Robert Birchall

Insights
26 Oct 2021
The CIOT has recommended an extension of the EMI scheme and a fairly comprehensive review of the rules underpinning EOT relief. Read More The CIOT has recommended an extension of the EMI scheme and a fairly comprehensive review of the rules underpinning EOT relief.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises the founders of Compandben on the sale of the business to TopSource Worldwide

Hamish Perry

News
04 Oct 2021
Compandben is one of the longest established international providers of employment solutions. Read More Compandben is one of the longest established international providers of employment solutions.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises discoverIE on its acquisition of Antenova

Mark Howard

News
13 Sep 2021
discoverIE is a leading international designer, manufacturer and supplier of customised electronics to industry. Read More discoverIE is a leading international designer, manufacturer and supplier of customised electronics to industry.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on acquisition of Westgate IT

Mark Howard

News
07 Sep 2021
Westgate IT specialises in providing IT support to businesses in the South West. Read More Westgate IT specialises in providing IT support to businesses in the South West.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Appital Ltd on £2.5m Investment led by Frontline Ventures

Rebecca Burford

News
19 Aug 2021
Appital is an Equity Capital Marketplace which aims to bring innovation to Equity Capital Markets. Read More Appital is an Equity Capital Marketplace which aims to bring innovation to Equity Capital Markets.
Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted for Best EIS/SEIS Legal/Regulatory Adviser at 2021 EISA Awards

Robert Birchall

News
14 Jul 2021
The Awards denote excellence and recognise the achievements of EIS/SEIS practitioners over the past year. Read More The Awards denote excellence and recognise the achievements of EIS/SEIS practitioners over the past year.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Content+Cloud on acquisition of Sipcom

Mark Howard

News
16 Mar 2021
The acquisition establishes Content+Cloud as a global service provider to UK businesses. Read More The acquisition establishes Content+Cloud as a global service provider to UK businesses.

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Robert Birchall, Partner

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Experience

Our thinking

Autumn Statement 2022: Very few surprises

Not so ‘mini’ a mini-Budget

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Zenzero on the acquisition of OnTech

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Caretech Holdings PLC on its proposed £870.3 million take private

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Content+Cloud on the acquisition of award-winning service provider Azzure IT

Charles Russell Speechlys is advising Battery Ventures on the sale of Forterro to Partners Group for €1 billion.

Charles Russell Speechlys advises AgDevCo on $70m of DFI Funding

David Hicks, Robert Birchall and Sophie Dworetzsky write for FT Adviser on what business owners need to know when selling a business

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its investment into Deazy

Charles Russell Speechlys advises FairXchange on investment from United Fintech

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on the acquisition of M9 Holdings

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on their investment into Everpress

Bond Clarke and Charles Russell Speechlys act on sale of person-centred software to cow corner

The Chartered Institution of Taxation (CIOT) Budget representations for October 2021

Charles Russell Speechlys advises the founders of Compandben on the sale of the business to TopSource Worldwide

Charles Russell Speechlys advises discoverIE on its acquisition of Antenova

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Acora on acquisition of Westgate IT

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Appital Ltd on £2.5m Investment led by Frontline Ventures

Charles Russell Speechlys shortlisted for Best EIS/SEIS Legal/Regulatory Adviser at 2021 EISA Awards

Charles Russell Speechlys advises Content+Cloud on acquisition of Sipcom

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