Karl is a Partner and Head of Corporate Tax.

He qualified as a Solicitor in September 2002 and joined Birketts in July 2014. He specialises in business taxation and advises a wide range of clients including companies, entrepreneurs and not for profit organisations in relation to their tax affairs. Karl regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions and has been involved in numerous transactions over the years, including many high value deals whilst at Birketts. He also advises companies in relation to reconstructions and demergers and has an underlying aim to achieve his clients’ commercial goals in the most cost-effective and straightforward manner as possible.

Karl has a particular interest in the taxation of property transactions and has developed this specialism with a particular focus on SDLT and VAT. He regularly advises in respect of both commercial and residential property and acts for individual purchasers, landowners, developers and local authorities. This has seen him act for many of the firm’s largest clients but also many individuals and smaller businesses who have their own unique situation and requirements.

Experience & education

Solicitor, Stephenson Harwood
Associate, Shepherd+ Wedderburn
Consultant, Keystone Law
Joined Birketts in 2014