Clare has experience of all areas of corporate tax, with an emphasis on domestic and cross border transactions, particularly mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganisations. Clare has also advised on a number of finance lease transactions, UK employment tax issues and investment opportunities in renewable energy.

Mishcon de Reya recently acted for the shareholders of Commodore Travel on the disposal of its entire issue share capital to Statesman Travel. The new combined group will become one of the top 10 UK travel management companies in terms of transactional volume, with revenues approaching £100 million.

Key Experience

Advising in relation to the purchase of the project interest and shares in the operator in onshore and offshore wind projects;

Provision of tax advice relating to mergers, acquisitions and reconstructions;

Advising a number of international shipping companies on obtaining lease financing of vessels and subsequent restructurings in relation thereto;

Advising on the project lease financing for two onshore wind farm UK projects

Career History

Associate, Mishcon de Reya
Solicitor, Watson, Farley & Williams LLP
Solicitor, Linklaters LLP

Articles and Publications

"Foreign Branch Taxation Reform" - In-House Lawyer December 2010