Zoppi & Co Advises High-End, London Property Developer on Share Capital Reduction

Overview

Zoppi & Co successfully advised a London-based property developer on executing a share capital reduction, enabling the client to distribute multiple millions of pounds to shareholders in a tax-efficient manner.

Structure and Deal Value

The transaction involved reducing the nominal value of the company’s shares, allowing the shareholders to extract substantial profits from the business. This method of capital reduction proved to be an effective way to distribute earnings while optimising the client's tax obligations.

Client Profile

The client, a property developer specialising in high-end, boutique apartment complexes, sought to realise the financial rewards from their successful developments in the most efficient way possible.

Zoppi & Co’s Role

The deal was led by Malcolm Zoppi, corporate solicitor at Zoppi & Co. His expertise in corporate law, combined with a close collaboration with the client’s tax advisor, ensured the process was seamless and aligned with the client’s financial objectives.

Lawyer’s Comments

Malcolm Zoppi commented, "It was a great honour advising on this deal. I particularly enjoyed helping the client extract their rewards in a tax-efficient manner while working closely with their tax advisor."