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Experience:
Peter Steiner is an experienced tax adviser who represents clients across a broad range of transactions, including real estate transactions, company and business sales and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and joint ventures, as well as international finance transactions involving cross-border tax planning. Peter's practice extends to the tax implications of projects generally, including global funds, and he advises clients on numerous questions regarding value added tax (VAT).
Peter has significant experience in negotiating and litigating tax disputes, including transfer pricing inquiries. He has acted in landmark cases, such as EMI Group Electronics Limited v. Coldicott, concerning the tax treatment of termination payments to employees; and the challenge by major UK electrical retailers, rental companies, and insurance companies concerning the legality of the higher rate of insurance premium tax on domestic electrical appliance (warranty) insurance.
Following a successful career as an economist in the pharmaceuticals industry, Peter retrained as a lawyer and joined the London Office of Mayer Brown International in 1986. He was appointed partner in 1991. Peter has been listed annually in major UK professional directories, including UK Legal 500, which noted that he ". . . handled some impressive instructions in 2006, such as acting for AstraZeneca and Cambridge Antibody Technology. . . . Peter Steiner enjoys an excellent reputation" (2007). The directory also observed that "Peter Steiner combines a good eye for detail with the broad view demanded by . . . clients' cross-border needs" (UK Legal 500, 2004).
Notable Engagements:
GIL Insurance Limited and Others v. Commissioners for Customs & Excise, concerning a challenge to the legality of the higher rate of insurance premium tax in respect of domestic appliance (warranty) insurance, which was the subject of a reference to the European Court of Justice.
Customs and Excise Commissioners v. GIL Insurance Limited and Others [2000] STC 204 (High Court), concerning the VAT and Duties Tribunal's jurisdiction to strike out an appeal.
EMI Group Electronics Limited v. Coldicott (HM Inspector of Taxes) [1999] STC 803 (Court of Appeal), concerning income tax treatment of payments in lieu of notice provided for in a contract of employment.
Zurich Financial Services, concerning national insurance contributions liability of the employer in making gifts to employees.
Kingfisher, concerning income tax on termination payments to employees.
Tradition (UK) Limited, concerning income tax treatment of payments in lieu of notice.
Nestlé Pension Fund, concerning reclaiming of the tax credit by the Fund on the repurchase of shares by listed companies.
Education:
University of Cambridge, BA, Economics, 1972. | 