Jonathan Ivinson focuses on international and domestic tax issues, with an emphasis on tax-efficient cross-border financing structures, advising multinational companies on the tax-efficient structuring of their international operations and transfer pricing issues. He also advises on value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties, with a particular focus advising the telecommunications and technology industries on indirect tax matters.
Mr. Ivinson advises a range of clients in the financial, private equity, entertainment and technology sectors. He assists clients on the planning and implementation of tax-driven structures and has a growing practice in representing clients in disputes with the Inland Revenue.
Before beginning his legal career, Mr. Ivinson was head of tax of the multinational telecom company Carrier 1 International GmbH, based in Zurich, Switzerland, where he oversaw tax and transfer pricing policy and managed the tax affairs of subsidiaries in 13 jurisdictions.
In the latest edition of UK Legal 500, Mr. Ivinson has been credited with a “superlative reputation in the market” for offering “first-rate” tax advice.