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Gemma Grunewald

Gemma Grunewald

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Gemma Grunewald is a partner in the Tax & Incentives practice group. Gemma has particular expertise in the Real Estate Sector, where she advises on real estate tax issues and structuring.

She advises a broad spectrum of clients – including listed and private companies, private equity funds and institutional investors – on complex UK tax matters, frequently advising on tax-efficient vehicles for overseas investment into UK real estate such as REITs, funds and joint ventures.

Her practice spans the full lifecycle of real estate investment and development, from initial structuring through to ongoing tax considerations and exit planning. Her practice includes both advisory and transactional work including M&A, lending transactions, and direct asset purchases across a full range of asset classes, including living capital, office and logistics. 

Clients value her ability to navigate technical detail while providing commercially grounded, pragmatic advice.

Gemma is also a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser.

Expertise

Services and Groups

Corporate/M&A & capital markets
Tax
Real estate & construction

Sectors

Real estate
Private wealth

CV

Since 2026 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2022 - 2026 Legal Director and Senior Associate, DLA Piper (UK) LLP
2016 - 2021 Senior Associate and Associate, Fladgate LLP
2014 - 2016 Associate, Allen & Overy LLP
2012 - 2014 Trainee, Allen & Overy LLP
2020 Chartered Tax Advisor
2012 University of Law, Moorgate, LPC (Distinction)
2011 University of Law, Bloomsbury, GDL (Distinction)
2010 University of Cambridge, BA in History

Career

Since 2026 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2022 - 2026 Legal Director and Senior Associate, DLA Piper (UK) LLP
2016 - 2021 Senior Associate and Associate, Fladgate LLP
2014 - 2016 Associate, Allen & Overy LLP
2012 - 2014 Trainee, Allen & Overy LLP

Education

2020 Chartered Tax Advisor
2012 University of Law, Moorgate, LPC (Distinction)
2011 University of Law, Bloomsbury, GDL (Distinction)
2010 University of Cambridge, BA in History

Publications

  • Lifecycle of a transaction: structuring an acquisition.
  • Lifecycle of a business: international expansion.
  • Election tax plans.
  • Lifecycle of a business: setting-up.

Memberships & Associations

Chartered Institute of Taxation, 2020

Association of Tax Technicians, 2018

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