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How we work

Clear, senior-led and on your timetable.

What working with us looks like, from the first conversation to completion and beyond. No surprises about who's advising you, what happens next, or when.

From first call to completion

1. You get in touch

Through the Book a call form, by email or by phone. We reply within one working day.

2. A confidential first conversation

With the senior adviser who would advise on your deal. We listen, ask questions and give you a view of the main issues.

3. We agree the scope

If it makes sense to work together, we confirm what we'll do, what we need and the timetable, in writing, before work starts.

4. The work

Structuring, clearances, due diligence and deal terms, alongside your other advisers and to your deal timetable.

5. Completion

We make sure elections, claims and the tax terms of the sale agreement are in place.

6. Afterwards

Paying the tax correctly, claiming reliefs on time, deferred payments, and planning for the proceeds.

What we ask of you

  • Tell us early, ideally before heads of terms are signed.
  • Share the information we ask for, so our advice reflects the full picture.
  • Tell us when the deal changes: the price, the structure, the buyer or the timetable.
  • Introduce us to your other advisers, so we can work as one team.

Confidentiality

Deals involve sensitive information: who's buying, the price, the timetable and your personal finances. Everything you share with us is treated as confidential and used only to advise you. See our privacy policy for how we handle personal data.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What happens when I first get in touch?

You tell us briefly about the deal, through the Book a call form, by email or by phone. We reply within one working day, usually sooner, and arrange a confidential first conversation with a senior adviser.

Is the first conversation confidential?

Yes. Anything you tell us is treated as confidential and used only to advise you. Deals often involve sensitive information about buyers, prices and timing, and we treat it accordingly.

Is there any obligation after the first call?

No. The first conversation is about understanding the deal and whether and how we can help. If it makes sense to work together, we then agree the scope in writing before any work starts.

Who will I work with?

A senior adviser, from the first call to completion. Our advice is led by a Chartered Tax Adviser, with a Big 4-trained team. You won't be passed to a junior team or between departments.

How do you agree what you'll do?

Before we start, we confirm the scope of the work in an engagement letter, so it's clear what we'll do, what we need from you and when. If the deal changes, we agree any change in scope with you first.

What information will you need from me?

Usually the company's recent accounts and tax returns, the share structure and shareholder details, any offer or heads of terms, and a short history of past reorganisations. We'll give you a specific list after the first call.

Do you work with my other advisers?

Yes. We work alongside your corporate finance adviser, lawyers, accountant and wealth manager. We join calls, comment on documents and fit into the deal timetable rather than running a separate process.

How quickly can you respond during a deal?

We reply within one working day, and we plan around your deal timetable. If something is urgent, such as comments on heads of terms or a sale agreement, tell us the deadline and we'll prioritise it.

Do you meet clients in person?

Most work happens by video call, phone and email, which suits deal timetables and clients across the UK and abroad. Ask us if an in-person meeting would help at a particular stage.

What happens after completion?

We help with the follow-through: reporting and paying the tax correctly, claiming reliefs on time, dealing with deferred payments as they arrive, and planning for the proceeds, including inheritance tax.

Ready to talk it through?

A confidential first conversation with a senior adviser, with no obligation.

Or write to taxadvisory@aswatax.co.uk

Last reviewed 8 October 2026
Chartered Tax Adviser
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