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Chambers & Partners

Paul Christian is head of Ward Hadaway's tax department.

His practice encompasses a range of matters relating to property tax, including the structuring of property investments, VAT and stamp duty land tax.

He also advises on a broad array of corporate tax issues, including restructuring, investment and tax exit planning.

Among his several distinguished clients are Bluebell Telecom, which he advised on its acquisition of communications company Worldwide ISDN.

(Source: Chambers & Partners UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2013)

Legal 500

Paul Christian is the key figure at Ward Hadaway. He recently acted for Colebrook & Burgess Holdings, advising the shareholders on the tax aspects of the sale of the business.

(Source: Legal 500, 2012 edition)