LBTT and ADS: guidance and update seminar

Isobel advises on the LBTT/SDLT/LTT, VAT and capital allowances aspects of real estate purchases, sales and leases, as well as the tax implications of transactions involving properties held in corporate wrappers and structuring of property funds. Her experience includes advising on Student Accommodation and Buy to Rent/PRS structures, property joint ventures, the Construction Industry Scheme and the new VAT reverse charge for building and construction service. Isobel has a particular expertise in LBTT and was closely involved in working with the Scottish Government in relation to the introduction of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax in April 2015 and the Additional Dwelling Supplement in April 2016.

Isobel is a top ranked individual in Chambers and Partners and a leading individual in Legal 500 for Corporate Tax. Isobel is Convenor of the Tax Law Committee of the Law Society of Scotland, Chair of the Tax Committee of the Scottish Property Federation and a Council member of the Stamp Taxes Practitioners Group.

Caroline is an experienced corporate tax solicitor and chartered tax adviser. Caroline has over 20 years of experience in providing corporate tax and share schemes legal support on corporate, commercial and real estate transactions and tax advice to clients including tax structuring, tax clearances and tax enquiry and investigation support. Caroline is an active member of DWF's partner-led diversity and inclusion leadership group with a focus on gender issues and, also, sits on the DWF's CSR Leadership group. Caroline is an active member of: the Law Society of Scotland's Tax Law and Policy sub-committee and LBTT working group; CIOT Employment taxes committee; ICAS Employment taxes working group and the Women in Tax Scotland committee.  Caroline sits on the advisory board of Business in the Community Scotland. Caroline previously led the teaching on the postgraduate diploma in legal practice and trainee solicitor CPD at the University of Edinburgh. Caroline is a mum of two and enjoys yoga, walking and reading (if she can stay awake long enough…!).

Isobel advises on the LBTT/SDLT/LTT, VAT and capital allowances aspects of real estate purchases, sales and leases, as well as the tax implications of transactions involving properties held in corporate wrappers and structuring of property funds. Her experience includes advising on Student Accommodation and Buy to Rent/PRS structures, property joint ventures, the Construction Industry Scheme and the new VAT reverse charge for building and construction service. Isobel has a particular expertise in LBTT and was closely involved in working with the Scottish Government in relation to the introduction of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax in April 2015 and the Additional Dwelling Supplement in April 2016.

Isobel is a top ranked individual in Chambers and Partners and a leading individual in Legal 500 for Corporate Tax. Isobel is Convenor of the Tax Law Committee of the Law Society of Scotland, Chair of the Tax Committee of the Scottish Property Federation and a Council member of the Stamp Taxes Practitioners Group.

Iain Doran is a partner in the Real Estate group and specialises in commercial property development.

He has built an arbitration practice on property disputes, especially concerning rent reviews and also practises in the field of Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, VAT and other property taxes.

Iain is rated as a Leading Individual in his field by Legal Directories (one of only 6 in Scotland).