Bio
Lucas is a Corporate Solicitor.
Lucas specialises in tax law. He advises individuals, entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, companies, trustees and other organisations across a broad range of UK taxation matters.
His experience includes assisting clients with corporate tax issues, transactional tax advice, property tax considerations, and tax-efficient structuring. In addition to advisory work, Lucas supports clients in their interactions with HMRC, including enquiries, disclosures and pre-dispute negotiation.
Lucas has particular experience in supporting clients on indirect tax matters, including Value Added Tax (VAT) and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). He advises on the VAT implications of commercial transactions, property acquisitions and disposals, and business structures, helping clients identify potential risks and opportunities. Lucas also assists with SDLT considerations arising from residential, commercial and mixed-use property transactions, including the availability of reliefs and exemptions, transaction structuring and the interpretation of complex SDLT legislation.
Examples of Lucas’ work include:
- Advising clients on the SDLT treatment of a mixed-use property acquisitions, analysing the property’s characteristics and use to determine the appropriate rate of SDLT.
- Advising on the application of the replacement of an only or main residence exception to the higher rates of SDLT in connection with a residential property acquisition.