On the transactional side, she has extensive experience of advising in relation to disposals by public and private companies, complex financings (including restructurings) and corporate reorganisations.
She co-chairs the Tax Committee of the Law Society of England & Wales. She is a regular contributor to consultations with HM Revenue & Customs and the UK Treasury on the development of legislation and tax policy.
Lydia is ranked as a Leading Individual in Legal 500’s category, Corporate Tax 2021/22.
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Lydia specialises in all aspects of corporate tax, including M&A, corporate reorganisations and private equity tax. She regularly advises multinational corporate groups in relation to their tax affairs and on structuring issues.
Expertise
Industries
Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations
- Chairman, Corporation Tax Sub-Committee of the Tax Law Committee of the Law Society
Recognition
“Very knowledgeable, smart and straight to the point.”
Chambers & Partners, UK.
“A joy to work with and exceptionally good.”
Chambers & Partners, Europe.
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted as barrister, England and Wales, 1995
Admitted as solicitor, England and Wales, 2007
Academic
Bachelor, University of Cambridge, 1993
Master, Oxford University, 1994