Macfarlanes LLP fields a ‘brilliant’ team with expertise in the full breadth of tax matters, including fund formation, transaction structuring, and dispute resolution. The group has particular strength in cross-border matters, and regularly acts on behalf of high profile and multinational clients. Team lead Damien Crossley specialises in tax matters related to investment management, and covers issues related to private equity and private credit funds. ‘Outstanding’ practitioner Ceinwen Rees advises clients on a range of tax matters, including those involved with acquisitions, disposals, and executive remuneration packages, while Jeremy Moncrieff has expertise in tax elements of high value, complex public and private M&A. Sophie Donnithorne-Tait and James McCredie are key contacts for numerous prominent fund managers on a diverse selection of tax issues. Donnithorne-Tait joined the department in October 2022 from Akin, where she was team lead. Gregory Price and Alicia Thomas are highly experienced in international tax matters, with Thomas in particular noted for her knowledge of UK-US tax relationships.
Corporate tax in London
Macfarlanes LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Damien Crossley
Autres avocats clés:
James McCredie; Jeremy Moncrieff; Ceinwen Rees; Gregory Price; Alicia Thomas; Sophie Donnithorne-Tait; Sarah Shucksmith
Les références
‘The entire tax team at Macfarlanes is brilliant to work with. They know their files in detail and their expertise extend well beyond the pure tax matters.’
‘Ceinwen Rees is outstanding. She delivers highly technical advice efficiently while being an extremely nice person to work with – cherry on the cake: she has managed to have the associates working with her following the same trend!’
‘Jeremy Moncrieff: extremely knowledgeable and sharp – very good at condensing difficult technical concepts into readily digestible and pragmatic advice. Very reassuring.’
Principaux clients
Hayfin Capital Management LLP
Arcmont Asset Management Limited
Synova
Valderrama Limited
Alchemy
Fidelity
Permira
Patron Capital
XTX Markets
Virgin Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Hayfin Capital Management LLP on tax advice in respect of the structuring and fundraising of Hayfin’s flagship funds and separately managed accounts.
- Providing UK tax and structuring advice to Arcmont Asset Management Limited in relation to its sale to Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, and merger with Churchill Asset Management.
- Advising Synova on the tax structuring of its fifth fund, which closed at its hard cap of £875m.
Slaughter and May
‘Market leading’ firm Slaughter and May acts for prominent multinational and UK headquartered clients on a diverse range of matters, including M&A, corporate rescues and insolvencies, and private equity. Team lead Mike Lane has broad expertise across tax issues, and is well known as a thought leader in the practice area. Gareth Miles covers private equity transactions and public and private M&A, while Dominic Robertson has expertise in the tax elements of joint ventures and corporate finance transactions, in addition to tax enquiries and disputes. Charles Osborne has a practice which includes tax consultancy matters and tax elements of a broad range of transactions, while Sarah Osprey, who made partner in May 2023, advises on tax aspects of M&A, corporate finance transactions, and disputes with HMRC, among other matters. William Watson is active in the department as a senior consultant. Senior counsel Edward Milliner is noted for his strength in the real estate and energy sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mike Lane
Autres avocats clés:
Gareth Miles; Dominic Robertson; Charles Osborne; Sarah Osprey; William Watson; Edward Milliner
Les références
‘Market leading technical knowledge combined with strong communication skills, historical knowledge of their client and an understanding of how the client operates.’
‘Dominic Robertson – deep historical knowledge of his client, excellent communication skills, superb technical knowledge, always available.’
‘Slaughter and May’s tax team not only has a depth of technical and practical experience which allows them to advise clearly and in real-time; but a culture that allows them to do so with no arrogance.’
Principaux clients
GSK
Standard Chartered
Ocado
Burberry
Centrica
abrdn
Ineos
Vodafone
Santander
Interserve
Principaux dossiers
- Advised GSK on tax aspects of the demerger of its consumer healthcare business, to form the world’s biggest standalone consumer healthcare group, Haleon.
- Advising Cineworld Group plc, the second largest cinema chain in the world by number of screens, in connection with the Chapter 11 cases for its US, UK and Jersey businesses.
- Advising INEOS Enterprises on the tax aspects of its acquisition of the MBCC Group’s Admixture Business from Sika AG.
Allen & Overy LLP
Allen & Overy LLP‘s internationally experienced team has expertise in the full range of corporate and real estate tax matters, in addition to contentious issues. Financial tax is a particular area of strength, and the group acts for numerous European and global investment banks. The department is headed by Christopher Harrison, who leads the firm’s global tax practice. Senior partner Lydia Challen, who chairs the Tax Committee of the Law Society of England and Wales, has experience in all aspects of corporate tax. Charles Yorke handles asset finance and capital markets transactions, in addition to his contentious practice. James Burton is a key contact for transactions in the real estate sector. Tim Harrop has experience in tax aspects of M&A, reorganisations, and equity capital markets transactions. Vimal Tilakapala, who is a Deputy Judge of the Upper Tribunal, provides support as a consultant.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christopher Harrison
Autres avocats clés:
Lydia Challen; Charles Yorke; James Burton; Tim Harrop; Vimal Tilakapala
Les références
‘A fantastic team who understand my business and are always prepared to help me understand the complexities of tax deeds in simple, straightforward language.’
‘Tim Harrop is very knowledgeable, practical and commercial.’
Principaux clients
BNP Paribas
Quilter Plc.
Royal Bank of Scotland
Société Générale
UBS A.G.
Coventry Building Society
Marks & Spencer
Worldpay
WPP
Investec
Kyowa Kirin International (KKI)
United Overseas Bank
KCA Deutag
PIMCO
Nationwide Building Society
Principaux dossiers
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's large team of tax advisors, accountants, and economists provides clients with a combination of legal and accountancy advice, with expertise in a broad range of areas. VAT specialist Mark Delaney leads the London tax practice. Alistair Craig leads the transactional tax team, and Kate Alexander focuses on the taxation of financing and intangible property, both domestically and internationally. Patrick O’Gara focuses on tax planning and transactional tax matters, while Jukka Karjalainen is a key contact for transfer pricing. Other core team members include Natalie Dunne, who is an expert in global reorganisations, and tax planning and structuring specialist Matthew Legg.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Delaney
Autres avocats clés:
Richard Fletcher; Kate Alexander; Alistair Craig; Mark Agnew; Patrick O’Gara; Jukka Karjalainen; Natalie Dunne; Matthew Legg
Les références
‘Great technical knowledge, proactive service and an ability to react quickly to requests for support.’
‘Supportive and knowledgeable of our business. Professional and very competent individuals. Very proactive in looking for solutions.’
‘The team are very proactive, excellent at explaining complicated concepts to management who may be unfamiliar with the UK tax landscape and always strategic in their advice to bring the matter to a satisfactory conclusion.’
Principaux clients
ALJ International
ATP Media
Blue Horizon
Body Shop
Brunswick Corporation
Coats Group plc
Colt Technology Services
Commscope
Embracer
Gemini Office Services UK
GlaxoSmithKline
Hitachi
Inter Pipeline Ltd
Jain Irrigation
Kantar
LVMH
MainFirst Holding
Manzanita
Novator
Novo Nordisk
Olayan
Pontegadea
QInvest LLC
Servier
Siemens plc
Stalex Investments Ltd.
Tailwind
Unilever
Wilbur-Ellis Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Colt Technology Services on the entry into an agreement regarding the acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ EMEA business for USD 1.8bn.
- Assisted with the sale of Kantar Public to Trilantic Europe, a pan-European public equity firm focused on mid-market transactions.
- Advised Wilbur-Ellis in connection with the approximately EUR 3bn merger of its ‘Connell’ business and Caldic B.V. to form a leading global life sciences and speciality chemicals solutions distribution platform.
Clifford Chance LLP
Clifford Chance LLP provides a full service tax offering, covering funds, finance, M&A, real estate, and contentious tax. Highly experienced team lead Chris Davies is an expert in securitisation and structured finance, and sits on a number of governmental work groups in these areas. David Harkness advises high profile domestic and international clients on a broad range of complex transactions and revolving disputes. David Saleh is the group head of real estate tax and indirect tax, while Richard Kalaher has experience in cross-border M&A and international private fund formation. Laura Underhill specialises in investment funds tax, Nicola Hemsley focuses on high profile M&A, joint ventures, and IPOs, and Jemma Dick covers a range of financing transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Chris Davies
Autres avocats clés:
David Harkness; David Saleh; Nicola Hemsley; Laura Underhill; Richard Kalaher; Jemma Dick
Les références
‘Well rounded team, appropriate level of expertise is always available.’
‘David Saleh’s knowledge and expertise in the industry is highly commended, his attitude to problem-solving as well as his personable approach has seen him involved in very high profile tax structurings, past and present. I thoroughly enjoy working with him.’
Principaux clients
Nielsen Holdings plc
Stirling Square Capital Partners
Rothesay Life PLC
Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT
Prologis
CK Asset Holdings
Legal & General Investment Management
Devro plc
GLP
Sixth Cinven Fund
Permira
Aberdeen Asset Management – abrdn
Principaux dossiers
- Advised longstanding client Nielsen Holdings plc on its takeover by a private equity consortium led by Elliott Investment Management L.P., Brookfield Capital Partners LLC, GIC and The WindAcre Partnership.
- Advising a leading international investment bank on all aspects of its dispute with HMRC, in relation to the VAT treatment of some intra-group service payments.
- Advised longstanding client Cinven on the sale of group. ONE from the Sixth Cinven Fund to the Seventh Cinven Fund, in partnership with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s London team operates as part of a comprehensive international tax practice, comprised of lawyers, economists and accountants located globally. Team lead Elliot Weston has significant experience advising on tax elements of M&A, joint ventures, REITs, and financing transactions. Karen Hughes specialises in business restructurings and international tax planning, Fiona Bantock advises on tax and structuring aspects of private equity transactions and employee incentives, and Philip Harle handles tax aspects of financing matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elliot Weston
Autres avocats clés:
Karen Hughes; Philip Harle; Aaron Burchell; Fiona Bantock
Principaux clients
Clipper Logistics plc
Shaftesbury PLC
AEG Europe
Intermediate Capital Group
Internet Mobile Communications Limited
AXA Insurance UK Plc
Navis Capital Partners
Ares Management
Dtcc
M&G PLC Group
Columbia Threadneedle
Gen Re UK Group
Pantheon Client Group
Abrdn
Ford
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Clipper Logistics plc on its recommended £1 billion takeover offer by GXO Logistics, Inc.
- Advised Shaftesbury PLC on its recommended £5 billion all-share merger with fellow FTSE-250 listed Capital & Counties Properties PLC, which is the largest UK public merger of two REITs.
- Advised AEG Europe on the sale of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to Northleaf Capital Partners.
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP fields a team with a record of handling a broad range of challenging tax issues and transactions, including M&A, reorganisations, and contentious matters. Key names include Jonathan Kandel, whose practice covers tax issues relating to a diverse range of corporate transactions. Mavnick Nerwal specialises in public and private M&A transactions, while Ian Ferreira handles private and real estate fund structuring, and Frixos Hatjantonas covers a range of transactions and disputes. Alexander Cox, who joined from Ashurst in September 2022, has significant experience in tax aspects of investment and real estate funds.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jonathan Kandel
Autres avocats clés:
Mavnick Nerwal; Ian Ferreira; Frixos Hatjantonas; Peter Abbott; Alexander Cox
Les références
‘Very commercial outlook with technical strength behind it too. With such extensive experience, they bring a heft that makes them an invaluable partner, not just an adviser.’
‘In my experience the Kirkland tax team lead the charts in the UK. They have a very experienced and professional team that are able to translate highly complex tax matters into practical advice.’
‘Mavnick Nerwal is very smart, technically outstanding and has a very broad experience across many investment asset classes. Good business sense and able to always keep focus on big ticket items and put tax risks in perspective. He is outstanding.’
Principaux clients
17Capital
Altera Infrastructure
Allwyn
Blackstone
Brookfield
EQT
GLP Capital Partners
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Partners Group
Polestar
Starwood Capital Group
TDR Capital
Vista Equity Partners
Warburg Pincus
Waterland Private Equity
Principaux dossiers
- Structured the IPO and merger of Polestar with Gores, a transaction that has an enterprise value of USD20 billion, and which resulted in a cash injection of c. USD890 million for Polestar, which it will use to fund the expansion of its range of electric vehicles.
- Advising Brookfield (one of the world’s largest investment management companies) on the reorganisation of and GBP 3.3 billion sale of the Student Roost accommodation group to a consortium led by GIC and Greystar.
- Advised Partners Group (a leading global private markets firm) on the USD 1 billion acquisition of Forterro (a pan European software company).
Linklaters LLP
Linklaters LLP is active for prominent private and public clients across a diverse range of sectors, with expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Team lead Lynne Walkington specialises in tax elements of public and private M&A transactions, reorganisations and reconstructions, and corporate finance. James Morgan, who is described by clients as ‘very proactive and responsive’, focuses on financial institutions and funds, while Chris Smale has expertise in private equity transactions. Jamie Coomber has a practice which includes advising on funds, M&A, and securitisation transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lynne Walkington
Autres avocats clés:
James Morgan; Chris Smale; Jamie Coomber
Les références
‘Proactive and keen to help find a technically correct but also practical solution to issues.’
‘James Morgan – very proactive and responsive. Likes to really understand the commercial drivers and find creative and practical solutions to seemingly insurmountable issues. Balances good technical skills with commerciality and pragmatism.’
‘The team members are 100% available at all times, with creative yet not aggressive tax planning capabilities. They find it easy to collaborate with other firms and take a very proactive approach.’
Principaux clients
Aermont Capital LLP
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
National Grid
Go-Ahead Group plc
AustralianSuper
Moolec Science Limited
Ho Bee Land Limited
Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board
Crédit Agricole
UK Government – Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Biffa plc
The energy administrators of Bulb Energy Limited
Cerberus Capital Management
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Aermont on the establishment of their fifth-generation opportunistic real estate fund.
- Advised National Grid on all aspects of its private M&A auction sale of a 60% stake in its gas transmission and metering businesses to a Macquarie-led consortium.
- Advised OTPPB on a $1bn strategic tie-up with Macquarie in offshore wind, with separate joint ventures for 15 key offshore wind assets and a platform future growth.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP fields a team well regarded for their M&A expertise, with experience in a diverse range of jurisdictions, including Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Team lead James Anderson, praised by clients for his ‘incredible legal and market knowledge‘, handles public and private capital markets matters. Alex Jupp has a broad practice, which includes M&A, restructurings, and tax disputes. Also key are counsel Jisun Choi, who has broad transactions experience and key expertise in the insurance sector, and international tax specialist Joseph Hone, who was promoted to European counsel in 2023. Associate Elizabeth Spencer covers international corporate, capital markets, and fund matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Anderson
Autres avocats clés:
Alex Jupp; Jisun Choi; Joseph Hone; Elizabeth Spencer
Les références
‘James Anderson has incredible legal and market knowledge, tremendous structuring ability and commercial sense.’
‘They know their stuff, are timely, always available and creative.’
Principaux clients
Pfizer Inc.
Odyssey Acquisition S.A.
Gyroscope Therapeutics
Central Group and Signa
Refresco Group BV
Spotify A.B.
Michael Foreman as Plan Administrator for CFG Peru Singapore
Adobe Inc
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Capital Z Partners Management, LLC
Further Global Capital Management
ASDA Group Limited
Atlas Investissement
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Jane Street
Willis Towers Watson plc
Visa
Phoenix Group Holdings
Netflix
The Coca-Cola Company
Amazon
Iceland Foods
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Pfizer Inc. on the tax aspects of the demerger from GSK plc and listing of newly independent company Haleon plc.
- Advised Odyssey Acquisition S.A., a SPAC, on the tax aspects of its $1.7 billion combination with AI drug discovery company BenevolentAI.
- Advised Gyroscope Therapeutics in relation to the tax aspects of its acquisition by Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG for up to $1.5 billion.
Travers Smith LLP
The 'dedicated and highly motivated' Travers Smith LLP team advises domestic and international clients in a range of matters, including asset management, corporate finance, M&A, and tax disputes. Department head Russell Warren is particularly active on behalf of private fund and asset management clients, and has broad transactional tax expertise. Also key are Emily Clark, who leads the asset management team, Mahesh Varia, who is head of incentives & remuneration, and Simon Skinner, whose practice covers both corporate and individual taxation. Hannah Manning specialises in private equity and M&A transactions. Transactions specialist Madeline Gowlett, and Elena Rowlands, whose focus is the taxation of asset managers, are names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Russell Warren
Autres avocats clés:
Emily Clark; Hannah Manning; Mahesh Varia; Simon Skinner; Russell Warren; Madeline Gowlett; Elena Rowlands
Les références
‘The corporate tax team has excellent tax lawyers with a focus on delivering technically excellent and commercially sensible advice. This is a firm clients go to for the right answer (whether it is in the circumstances favourable or not). Members of the tax team are dedicated and highly motivated with a wealth of experience.’
‘Emily Clark is an excellent and well respected tax partner with an in depth understanding of the private equity market, and gives well-balanced and commercially sensible advice.’
‘Unique depth of private equity experienced lawyers with excellent resource and execution skills.’
Principaux clients
Bridgepoint
Brown & Brown, Inc.
InstaVolt Limited
Micro Focus International plc
ECI Partners
Ancala Partners
Noble Corporation
Inflexion
Premium Credit
The Access Group
Livingbridge
Storeshield Limited
Equistone Partners
Elysium Healthcare
Bridgepoint Development Capital
Northleaf Capital
Burger King UK
Lifezone Metals
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Lifezone Metals, a developer of cleaner metals for EV batteries, on its combination with GoGreen Investments.
- Advised its long-standing client Micro Focus International plc (Micro Focus), the global enterprise software company, on the proposed US$375 million sale of its Digital Safe business to Smarsh, Inc.
- Advised on investment work for long-standing client Bridgepoint, including its sale of Miller Homes, one of the U.K.’s leading homebuilders, to funds managed by Apollo affiliates.
Ashurst
Ashurst fields a team with key strength in the taxation of funds, infrastructure M&A, financial transactions, and real estate. During 2022, the group advised longstanding client Morrisons on its acquisition of convenience store chain McColls. Department head Simon Swann has expertise in all areas of corporate tax, with particular emphasis on real estate. Key team members include M&A and private equity specialist Nicholas Gardner, and Paul Miller, who specialises in the financial services industry. Also prominent are Chartered Tax Adviser Tim Gummer, and Patricia Allen, who specialises in the taxation of funds and private equity transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Swann
Autres avocats clés:
Nicholas Gardner; Paul Miller; Tim Gummer; Patricia Allen
Les références
‘They are exceptional. Always providing advice that is tailored to your needs and not afraid to put forward their opinions. Actively make themselves part of your team – they have become an extension of our organisation.’
‘Stand out partners: Tim Gummer, Simon Swann, Patricia Allen. All three are always available, always provide commercial and succinct advice and can break down the most complicated tax issue into simplified/commercial terms.’
‘The team at Ashurst are experts in their field and have a good breadth and knowledge of the taxes impacting our business. They are easy to work with, pragmatic, and always my first choice of tax advisor on a transaction.’
Principaux clients
Altor Equity Partners
Amalfi Bidco Limited
Lendlease
Transport for London
Serica Energy
ICG
Aviva Investors
La Francaise
Berkeley Homes
Brookfield/WIG
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Altor on the establishment of the €4 billion Altor Fund VI.
- Advised Amalfi Bidco Limited in relation to its recommended cash and share acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of CareTech Holdings PLC.
- Advised longstanding client Lendlease in connection with the GBP 809m acquisition of 21 Moorfields, London, from Land Securities plc.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner acts for high profile clients on a diverse range of advisory and transactional tax matters, spanning the entire tax life cycle. Team leader and global head of tax Elizabeth Bradley has a broad practice which includes corporate M&A, funds, financing, and real estate tax. Highly experienced partner Mark Brailsford advises on complex corporate transactions, and Alan Sinyor is head of VAT within the firm. Andy West was promoted to partner in January 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elizabeth Bradley
Autres avocats clés:
Mark Brailsford; Alan Sinyor; Andy West
Les références
‘Alan Sinyor is of Hall of Fame quality, certainly one of a handful of bests in UK VAT & Indirect sector. He is insightful, consistent, concise, clear, drawing from a wealth of VAT knowledge & experience that excels in depth and breath – just the best!’
‘Strong client collaboration approach – experience and expertise in the engagement – innovation in bringing and solving issues – clear communication i.e. explain technical subjects – achieve expected outcome.’
Principaux clients
Oxford Properties
Logistics Capital Partners
Tristan Capital Partners
Landsec
Kingboard Holdings
Secure Income REIT
Axa
Lumen Technology, Inc
Get Living plc
Lodha Developers UK Limited
Federated Hermes
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Landsec
Lemonaid Health Limited
King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership
Principaux dossiers
- Advised on the legal and tax structuring of a joint venture comprising Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners on its purchase of Four Ashes Limited.
- Advised on the tax aspects of longstanding firm client Tristan Capital Partners’ acquisition, joint venture and management arrangements in relation to the acquisition of the Point A hotel portfolio from Wellcome Trust and Queensway for circa £420 million.
- Advised on the tax implications for Landsec on the disposal of 1 New Street Square for circa £350 million.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advises a broad client base on the full range of tax matters, with areas of expertise including corporate M&A, reorganisations and dispositions, capital markets offerings, and real estate acquisitions and dispositions. Department head Sandy Bhogal, who is co-chair of the firm’s global tax practice, has experience in the full range of transactions and general tax matters. Jeff Trinklein is a key contact for US and international taxation, while Ben Fryer advises on a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sandy Bhogal
Autres avocats clés:
Ben Fryer; Jeff Trinklein
Les références
‘Super technical expertise and great friendliness.’
‘Sandy Bhogal is a superstar in the UK market.’
‘Great team to work with, truly connected to their clients and knowledgeable on their sectors of activity.’
Principaux clients
Elliot Investment Management
KKR
Motive Partners
Veritas Funds
Brookfield Property Partners
NewsCorp
Investcorp Holdings BSC
IPI Partners
Apollo Global Management
Realty Income Corporation
Principaux dossiers
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP fields a team with expertise in commercial transactions, tax disputes, and tax strategic and advisory work. Team lead and global tax practice head William Arrenberg specialises in real estate taxation, and advises on the full range of transactions across all real estate asset classes. Howard Murray‘s practice includes non-contentious insurance, structured finance, and M&A, while experienced practitioner Isaac Zailer handles a range of transactional, advisory, and contentious work. Investment funds specialist Aurell Taussig, real estate and funds expert Casey Dalton, and Josh Lom, who made partner in 2022, are key names.
Responsables de la pratique:
William Arrenberg
Autres avocats clés:
Isaac Zailer; Howard Murray; Aurell Taussig; Casey Dalton; Joshua Lom
Les références
‘Aurell Taussig has a complementary working style to Michael Hunt in the tax disputes team – he provides technical reassurance.’
Principaux clients
AbbVie Inc.
Aberdeen Standard Life
Acacia Research Corporation
Ahren LP
Allianz Real Estate GmbH
Amundi (UK) Limited
Antin
Ardonagh Group
Argent (Property Development) Services Limited
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
Associated British Foods plc
Atlassian Corporation Plc
Baillie Gifford
Balance Legal Capital
Berkeley Homes
Bharti
BHP Group Limited
Big Society Capital Limited
BioPharma Credit Plc
Blackrock
Blue Motor Finance Limited
BP
Bridgestone Corporation
British American Tobacco PLC
Brookfield Property Partners LP
Brookgate Land Limited
Cabot Square Capital
CalEnergy
Canada Life
Canary Wharf Group Plc
Capital & Counties Properties Plc
Certares Management LLC
Chargeurs
Chevron
Citibank
Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund
CPP Investment Board
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Dorrington Plc
EDF
ENI
Ferrexpo plc
Fidelio Capital AB
Findlay Park Partners LLP
Gazeley
Gazprom
General Mills
Goldman Sachs International
Hammerson Plc
Hermes Fund Managers Limited
Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited
Iberdrola S.A.
Impilo AB
Inchcape
Iluka Resources
Impact Oil & Gas AGC Limited
Israel Chemical Limited (ICL)
Johnson Matthey Plc
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
King’s College London
Korea Investment Corporation
KPMG LLP
Lazard Group
LCR Limited
Lend Lease Corporation Limited
LendInvest BTL Limited
Marex Plc
Marsfields Limited
Mercuria Energy Group
National Grid Plc
Newen Studios
Nuveen
OneWeb Communications
Patria Finance Limited
Pearson Plc
Pension Insurance Corporation Plc
Pension Protection Fund
Perenco UK Limited
Phoenix Group Holdings Plc
Polar Capital
Prisma Capital
Qatar Investment Authority
ReAssure Limited
Resolution Re
Respira International Limited
Royal London
Saga Plc
SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust
Sky Plc
Societe Generale
SoftBank Corporation
St. James Edinburgh Unit Trust
Sustainable Development Capital LLC
The British Land Company Plc
The McConnell Foundation
Thomas Lloyd Group Limited
TP ICAP plc
Transport for London / London Underground Limited
Tryg A/S
Tullow Oil
TSB Bank plc
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Vantage Capital Markets LLP
VMED O2 UK Limited
Weir Group Plc
Wesfarmers
Willis Towers Watson
Wisetech Global Ltd
Woodside Energy Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advising British Land on the tax aspects of its new development at Canada Water.
- Advising Capital & Counties Properties on its recommended £3.5 billion all-share merger with Shaftesbury Plc.
- Advising Inchcape plc, the leading independent multi-brand global automotive distributor, on its business combination to acquire Derco, the largest independent automotive distributor in Latin America, for a cash and share consideration valuing Derco at £1.3 billion on a debt free, cash free basis.
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins advises premier multinational clients on the full range of corporate tax matters, and is noted for its strength in working across jurisdictions. The department is jointly led by M&A and private equity expert Sean Finn, structured finance and real estate specialist Karl Mah, and Helen Lethaby, who is highly experienced in advising on transactional matters for corporates, financial investors and asset managers. Counsel James Leslie is a key contact for equity capital markets transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sean Finn; Karl Mah; Helen Lethaby
Autres avocats clés:
James Leslie
Les références
‘Good exposure to the market and understanding of economic deal to tax matters.’
‘Sean Finn provides calm and measured advice.’
‘A solid, likeable team. They have a good command of the technical tax issues, and an understanding of the commercial parameters within which they work.’
Principaux clients
EIG Global Energy Partners
Clearlake Capital
Adani Enterprises Limited
AllianceBernstein
Farfetch
Farallon Capital Europe LLP
Energy Capital Partners
Global Infrastructure Management
Yildirim Holding A.S.
Rivulis
Astorg and Epiris
Authentic Brands Group
PAI Partners and BCI
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s full service practice is noted for its global reach, with a strong record of complex cross-border transactions. The department is jointly led by global head of tax Dominic Stuttaford, and London head Matthew Hodkin. Stuttaford specialises in M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations, while Hodkin has particular expertise in the establishment of funds and joint ventures. Other core team members include Michael Alliston, who advises on the full range of transactional taxes, and Julia Lloyd, whose focus is the tax elements of real estate transactions and funds.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dominic Stuttaford; Matthew Hodkin
Autres avocats clés:
Michael Alliston; Julia Lloyd; Matthew Findley
Les références
‘Deep knowledge at partner level. Always keen to understand the commercial drivers and tailor advice accordingly.’
‘Dominic Stuttaford – deeply knowledgeable, friendly and keen to get to grips with any given issue.’
‘Michael Alliston – incredibly detail-orientated, easy to work with and efficient in getting to the right answer.’
Principaux clients
EasyJet
Lloyds Banking Group
Barclays Bank Plc
Orange SA
Goldman Sachs
HSBC
Roofoods Ltd (Deliveroo)
AXA XL
BentallGreenOak
Louis Dreyfus
Total
Morgan Stanley
Deutsche Finance International
London Gateway Port Limited
Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mb
Stena AB
Credit Agricole
Societe Generale
Civitas Investment Management
Bibby Financial Services
Bombardier
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners
Centrica
Gatehouse Bank
Santander
Vodafone/Vodacom Group
the West End of London Property Unit Trust
Oxford Industries Inc.
Kaefer Group
Carnival Corporation & plc
CitiGroup
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Trian Fund Management, L.P.
Terra Firma
AIG
Liberty Insurance
Euclid Transactional
Chubb
Greencoat UK Wind
BMO Financial Group (Operating name for Bank of Montreal)
Modern Times Group
Sonangol
JP Morgan
Charles Stanley
Ritchie Bros
Africa Greenco
Aquiline
Atrato
Taylor Maritime
Patrizia AG
Infopro Digital Holding (UK)
Chubb
Greencoat UK Wind
BMO Financial Group (Operating name for Bank of Montreal)
Modern Times Group
Sonangol
JP Morgan
Charles Stanley
Ritchie Bros
Africa Greenco
Aquiline
Atrato
Taylor Maritime
Patrizia AG
Infopro Digital Holding (UK)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Royal Bank of Canada on its £1.6bn recommended cash offer for Brewin Dolphin Holdings plc.
- Advised Countryside Partnerships on its £1.2bn recommended cash and shares combination with Vistry Group plc.
- Advised an ad hoc group of secured creditors on the US$6bn debt restructuring of the world’s largest regional aircraft leasing company, Nordic Aviation Capital DAC implemented through a pre-arranged Chapter 11 process in the US Bankruptcy Court.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP fields a ‘small but exceptional’ tax team, comprised of practitioners qualified in both the US and England and Wales. Yash Rupal, described by clients as ‘outstanding and second to none’, advises a broad range of prestige clients on complex cross border matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work. Sarah Lindley, who joined from Linklaters LLP in September 2022, has particular expertise in the infrastructure, technology and financial services sectors. Senior associate Caleb McConnell and highly experienced counsel Mark Kingstone are also key.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yash Rupal
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Lindley; Mark Kingstone; Caleb McConnell
Les références
‘Yash Rupal’s technical abilities across all taxes and his overall knowledge of the UK tax system are outstanding and second to none. He is thorough and meticulous in all his work.’
‘Simpson Thacher has a small but exceptional UK tax practice. It is led by Yash Rupal who is without doubt the best tax UK tax lawyer in the market in terms of the areas covered by his practice.’
‘Yash Rupal has an unrivalled reputation. He had deep experience and is very commercial and pragmatic. However, what sets him apart from every other tax lawyer in London is his judgement. Yash’s team is small, but the quality of his associates is outstanding. Sarah Lindley, a UK tax partner at Simpson Thacher has also been involved with our work, and we would also highly recommend her.’
Principaux clients
Bridgepoint
Viridor
Credit Suisse Securities LLC
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Silver Lake
Gates Industrial Corporation
CBRE
Hews Gray
Baltic Classifieds Group
Primavera Capital Group
KKR
Blackstone
Consortium
H.I.G. Capital, LLC
Aston Martin
J.P. Morgan
Blackstone Capital Partners
Blackstone Real Estate
BTG Pactual
Patricia Industries
Advanced Instruments
Bruin Sports Capital
Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP
Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP acts for a broad client base, offering expertise in a diverse range of areas including private funds, restructurings and insolvencies, financings, and tax disputes. Oliver Walker, whose clients include private equity funds, corporate management teams, and high net worth individuals, co-leads the department alongside Jenny Doak, whose practice covers restructurings, financings, and public and private M&A. Aron Joy and senior counsel Daniella Abel, praised by clients for their ‘clear’ and ‘practical’ advice, share a specialism in private funds taxation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jenny Doak; Oliver Walker
Autres avocats clés:
Aron Joy; Daniella Abel; Stuart Pibworth
Les références
‘Aron Joy and Daniella Abel are valued partners to the business who support us in commercial discussions with our clients. Their advice is typically practical, with clear recommendations, which avoids prolonged negotiation.’
‘An excellent and experienced team when it comes to oil and gas taxation and associated litigation. Biggest energy companies as clients.’
‘Jenny Doak is responsive and had huge knowledge of oil and gas tax, having come from an oil and gas firm.’
Principaux clients
A&M Capital Advisors Europe LLP
Ad Hoc Lenders for Nordic Aviation Capital
Advent International
AMC Entertainment
Ares Management
Ashgrove Capital
Bain Capital
Brookfield
Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC
Goldman Sachs
Guggenheim Securities, LLC
iCON Infrastructure
Lazard Asset Management Limited
Macquarie Securities
Octopus
Original Talent Limited
PAI Partners
Providence Equity
Providence Equity
Public Sector Pension Investment Board
Px3 Partners
Sumeru Equity
Sun European Partners, LLP
Principaux dossiers
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard‘s team works seamlessly across UK and international offices, with a focus upon the key areas of private equity, real estate and financial services. Team lead Justine Delroy has particular expertise in private equity transactions, and covers a range of matters including M&A, joint ventures, and reorganisations. Highly experienced partner Peter Sayer handles real estate and finance taxation, while Paul Concannon is noted for his financial services practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Justine Delroy
Autres avocats clés:
Peter Sayer; Paul Concannon; Charlotte Fallon
Les références
‘Integrated, very capable team, offering seamless advice across all deal aspects.’
‘Very responsive, complemented with a deep-seated experience allowing the delivery of advice in a clear and commercial manner. Paul Concannon is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Good practical advice. Understand the client requirements and processes needed by us.’
Principaux clients
Pension Insurance Corporation Plc
Hub Residential, Hub Capital
ECI Partners LLP
Cirrus Inns
Terra Firma Capital Partners
United Colleges Group
CSP Reading Limited
Precis Capital Partners
Carlyle/Nomura
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Pension Insurance Corporation on its investment in the 667 apartment build to rent scheme at One Eastside Birmingham.
- Advised Terra Firma Capital Partners on the tax aspects of the acquisition of the entire issued share capital in Richborough Estates Holdings Limited from their management.
- Advising the client on the £80 million financing of “The Oren”, a 46 unit premium later living development in Hampstead, London. The borrower, EPISOS, is a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners.
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP‘s team is well regarded for its strength in tax issues related to investment funds and private equity transactions. Jointly leading the department are Richard Ward, who is a co-managing partner for the firm in London, and New York qualified lawyer Matthew Saronson. Cécile Beurrier advises private funds on finance and structuring matters. Also key are international counsel Patrick Fasoro, who specialises in tax aspects of M&A transactions, and international counsel Jennifer Wheater, who is described as a ‘superstar’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Ward; Matthew Saronson
Autres avocats clés:
Cécile Beurrier; Jennifer Wheater; Matthew Pincus; Patrick Fasoro
Les références
‘Richard Ward has immense current knowledge in tax and also how the tax code has developed over the years. This is great, as not many firms have senior tax lawyers with this level of knowledge.’
‘This is a very high quality team. They are exceptional at fund formation work and fund investment work.’
‘Richard Ward has deep experience and is a very experienced tax lawyer. He has very good judgment and can be trusted with the most difficult of tax problems. He gets straight to the point and always provides a very pragmatic answer. Jenny Wheater is a superstar.’
Principaux clients
Mayfair EquityPartners LLP
The Carlyle Group
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Fitzwalter Capital Partners LLP
TIAA
Pernod Ricard
Stepstone Group
Pantheon Ventures
Park Square Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Provided tax advice on the full structure and implementation of Mayfair’s third private equity fund.
- Provided tax advice on the acquisition by the Carlyle Group of Abingworth LLP, a life sciences group.
- Acted for CD&R in its acquisition from PWC of Vialto Partners, the global workforce mobility services provider.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper fields a large, multidisciplinary team with expertise in both transactional and advisory work. Team lead Ben Brown is experienced in working as part of the firm’s global network on a diverse range of matters. Matthew Davies has particular expertise in international reorganisations and structuring for multinational groups, while Richard Woolich heads the VAT group. Legal director Michael Graham advises clients in the investment funds tax space.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ben Brown
Autres avocats clés:
Matt Davies; Richard Woolich; Michael Graham
Les références
‘Deep sector knowledge overlaid into targeted recommendations.’
‘Professional, responsive, and with detailed knowledge of tax in the financial services sector.’
‘Michael Graham is our main contact. He possesses detailed knowledge of tax on benefits, especially carried interest rules.’
Principaux clients
Longfellow Real Estate
Mid Ulster District Council
Eagle Football Holdings Bidco Limited
Euclid Transactional
Liberty GTS
Brockwell
Themis Underwriting
Warner Bros. Discovery
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Warner Bros. Discovery on the terms of their joint venture partnership with the BT Group, combining the assets of BT Sport and Eurosport UK.
- Advised Eagle Footbal, in respect of its acquisition of a controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe, and the creation of a new multi-club strategy.
- Representing Mid Ulster in their VAT reclaim before the Tax tribunals, and Northern Ireland Court of Appeal in their reclaim of VAT wrongly charged on sporting and leisure services.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a prominent name in the M&A insurance market, known for its role in the development of tax risk insurance. Ben Jones, who leads the department, and is co-head of the firm's global tax group, specialises in cross-border M&A, investments, and reorganisations. Paul Beausang heads a dedicated real estate tax practice, Deepesh Upadhyay leads on finance tax, and Camilla Spielman spearheads the financial services team. Associate Helen Mackey is a key name.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ben Jones
Autres avocats clés:
Camilla Spielman; Paul Beausang; Deepesh Upadhyay; Helen Mackey; Ben Shem-Tov
Les références
‘Eversheds are a fast moving and dynamic tax team. They work well within our business.’
‘Paul Beausang is a strong all round tax professional and has helped identify and manage transactional tax risks.’
‘The team have your best interests at heart and strive to achieve the best outcome for you.’
Principaux clients
DuPont (U.K.) Limited
AIG, Liberty Mutual, Tokio Marine and others
Scottish Widows Limited
SCOR SE
Network Rail
Aspen Pharmacare
Precede Capital Partners
Costar Group, Inc
Aviva Plc
Phoenix Life Limited
Segro Plc
Legal & General
Tristan Capital Partners
LaSalle Investment Management
Principaux dossiers
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP‘s London group is a cornerstone of the firm’s global offering, frequently taking a key role on high-end tax mandates. Team lead Nick Thornton, who is described as ‘excellent’, has expertise in a broad range of tax matters, including fund formations, asset purchases and sales, and corporate restructurings. Richard Pilgrim, who made partner in March 2023, specialises in cross-border acquisitions and disposals. Associates Thomas Bramall and Neema Sofaer are names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicholas Thornton
Autres avocats clés:
Richard Pilgrim; Thomas Bramall; Neema Sofaer
Les références
‘Nick always provides his expert opinion in a calm and considered manner.’
‘Nick Thornton in the tax team is fantastic.’
‘The Fried Frank London tax team stands out from other firms for its excellent partner availability and overall commitment. They provide ‘modern’ tax advice and are very well-connected, not only with their other European and US offices, but also with other firms.’
Principaux clients
AEA Investors
Arcmont Asset Management
Bain Capital
BlackRock
BlueBay Asset Management
Bonaccord Capital Partners
Brookfield Asset Management
Bain Capital
BlackRock
BlueBay Asset Management
Catalent Inc.
Cambridge Information Group
CVC Credit Partners
Domino’s Pizza Group plc
Dyal Capital Partners
GIC Private Limited (the Singapore sovereign wealth fund)
Goldman Sachs
Harsco Corporation
HSBC Asset Management
iCON Infrastructure
Invesco Real Estate
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Kennet
Liberty Global
LumiraDx
Mayo Clinic
Morgan Stanley
Permira
Royal Bank of Canada
Schroders Greencoat
VGO Capital Partners
Wafra Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising multinational investment bank and financial services company, Goldman Sachs in connection to ongoing matters arising from West Street Strategic Solutions Fund I.
- Advising Permira in connection with its definitive agreement to take private NASDAQ-listed company, Mimecast Limited, in a transaction which values Mimecast at US$5.8 billion.
- Advising on the fundraising of BlackRock’s European Middle Market Private Debt Fund III.
Goodwin
Goodwin‘s rapidly growing team is noted for its strength in the tax elements of M&A transactions, and fund structuring. Team lead Laura Charkin specialises in funds taxation, and is a leading name in matters related to REITs. David Irvine, who has expertise in structuring and restructuring transactions, and Dulcie Daly, whose focus is private equity, joined the team from Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in 2021. Katie Leah‘s practice includes real estate and private equity transactions, while Charlotte Haywood handles the structuring of European based private funds.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laura Charkin
Autres avocats clés:
David Irvine; Dulcie Daly; Katie Leah; Charlotte Haywood; Matthew Birchall
Les références
‘Smart, responsive and pragmatic approach to resolving transactional tax issues.’
‘Dulcie Daly comes across very well, both in writing and in conference – she is sharp and to the point, and focuses on getting the parties to the destination, rather than trying to prolong the debate over who is ‘most right on tax’.’
‘The team at Goodwin are very professional and always very responsive. They have worked in the PE industry for many years and are very capable at converting commercially agreed points into legal documents.’
Principaux clients
Macquarie
Bregal Investments
Ambienta
TA Associates
Glennmont Partners
AKKR
Sky
Mayfair Equity Partners
LGT Capital Partners
TowerBrook Capital Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Intermediate Capital Group on the fundraising of its eighth European Corporate fund. The Fund held a final close with a total fund size of €8.1 billion.
- Advised Kadans Science Partner on the acquisition of a long leasehold interest at Canary Wharf’s North Quay, alongside the establishment of a development platform in joint venture with Canary Wharf Group.
- Advised TowerBrook on its acquisition of Premium Credit Limited from Cinven.
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Mishcon de Reya LLP has particular strength in the real estate sector, and provide tax guidance on the full range of M&A, development and finance work. The group is also noted for its expertise in the betting and gaming, and recruitment sectors. Corporate tax specialist John Skoulding co-leads the department alongside real estate partner Jonathan Legg. Skoulding’s practice covers corporate, private equity and individual tax, while Legg’s tax focus is property investment, development, financing and funds work. Recent additions to the team include real estate tax specialist Ceinwen Hayes, who joined from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in September 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Skoulding; Johnathan Legg
Autres avocats clés:
Gary Richards; Ceinwen Hayes; Stephen Elhabbal
Les références
‘Clear and effective legal advice from a team of solicitors who know and understand our business and our M&A strategy. Keen sense of market terms in negotiating deals.’
‘Handles good real estate work.’
‘Jonathan Legg is a recognised expert on real estate tax with a wealth of experience.’
Principaux clients
Daniel Emmerson and Peter Walsham
ECi Software Solutions, Inc
Elixir Distillers
Harvey Jones Holdings Limited
Derwent London Plc
Watkin Jones Plc
Fusion Students
Bridge Industrial
Brookfield
Topland Group
AEW
Brookfield’s ‘Student Roost’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Derwent London on the tax aspects of its £260 million redevelopment of the Network Building on Tottenham Court Road, central London.
- Acted for Watkin Jones on the tax aspects with regards to the forward funding of a £200m BTR scheme in Cardiff with Legal and General to deliver 715 apartments, which is one of the largest BTR deals in 2022.
- Acted for Brookfield (including advising on tax) in relation to the £180 million acquisition of a 1.5 million sq ft UK logistics portfolio in a joint venture with Copley Point Capital.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP fields a team with a sector based approach, with expertise in the technology, infrastructure, energy, and financial services industries, among others. Eloise Walker leads the team, and is praised by clients for her ‘tax technical knowledge, deep experience of the financial services industry sector, overall energy and enthusiasm‘. Legal director Hatice Ismail, who previously worked as a partner at Simmons & Simmons, is a specialist in finance and investment fund taxation. Also key are legal director Penny Simmons, whose focus is corporate tax risk management, including corporate criminal tax offences, and senior associate Jamie Robson, who is additionally qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eloise Walker
Autres avocats clés:
Penny Simmons; Hatice Ismail; Jamie Robson
Les références
‘Speed (and accuracy) of response, depth of specialist knowledge in matters of relevance, allied to taking a practical and pragmatic view, too.’
‘Penny Simmons gives brilliantly frank and practical advice based on a very sound understanding of her subject matter. She regularly makes complicated scenarios seem simple and does the initial work of making tax accessible for our internal clients.’
‘Good grasp of fine details of a very detailed area of law (CRS) and the constantly recurring updates to same. Ability to communicate the issues clearly and provide practical advice and ensure that filing deadlines are met.’
Principaux clients
TotalEnergies
Red Ventures
M Group
Lloyds
Lend Lease
HSBC
Ithaca Energy
Condeco
Eni
RPMI Railpen
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Eni S.p.A on the creation of Azule Energy, a c.$7bn joint venture with BP in Angola. This is one of two major transactions undertaken for Eni this year alone.
- Advised Ithaca Energy on its £2.5bn IPO and premium listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. The IPO is the largest UK IPO of 2022, the fifth largest IPO in Europe in 2022 and the largest energy IPO in the UK since 2012.
- Advised Houlihan Lokey, the global investment bank, on its acquisition (via Houlihan Lokey (Europe) Limited) of Oakley Advisory Limited, an independent corporate finance advisory firm. The deal involved detailed tax advice on both a complex consideration mechanism and initial consideration of post-acquisition matters.
Proskauer Rose LLP
Proskauer Rose LLP covers tax elements of banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and real estate transactions, in addition to particular expertise in the private equity space. Robert Gaut leads the team, and has a broad practice which includes corporate tax structuring, real estate tax matters, and fund formation taxation. Also key are private equity specialist Stephen Pevsner, and London office managing partner Mary Kuusisto, who has expertise in both US and UK tax law. Catherine Sear advises managers and investors on private investment fund taxation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert Gaut
Autres avocats clés:
Stephen Pevsner; Mary Kuusisto; Catherine Sear
Les références
‘Lots of knowledge in the team on fund/asset management specific tax issues and more generally on corporate tax matters and group structuring.’
‘Depth of knowledge in the team is impressive.’
‘The team provides an excellent combination of technical abilities, general business, acumen, and strong interpersonal skills.’
Principaux clients
17Capital
Accor
Antin Infrastructure Partners
AnaCap
Ardian
Ares
Arkema Inc.
Blossom Capital
Deliveroo
EMK Capital
GIC and Blackstone Credit
G Square
Hg
Hollyport Capital
Lovell Minnick
Onex Falcon
Rubicon Partners
Top Tier
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Hollyport Capital on the formation of its latest fund, Hollyport Secondary Opportunities Fund VIII2, which closed above its target of $1.5 billion.
- Advised Ares Management on the provision of financing for Eagle Football Holdings Bidco Limited’s acquisition of a significant controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe SA.
- Advised AnaCap Financial Partners on the spin out of its credit business to form Veld Capital. This was funded by the former AnaCap credit team and Trive, a US fund of GPs.
Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray LLP‘s London tax team advises on the firm’s global level transactions, particularly in the key areas of private equity, fund formation, real estate and banking & finance. Team lead Brenda Coleman, who heads the European tax practice, is highly experienced in international tax planning. Andrew Howard specialises in financing transactions, and is a regular contributor to tax publications. Chris Agnoli has experience in cross-border M&A, employment tax issues, and real estate matters. Senior associate Benjamin Wonnacott joined from Goldman Sachs in 2021.
Responsables de la pratique:
Brenda Coleman
Autres avocats clés:
Andrew Howard; Chris Agnoli; Banjamin Wonnacott
Les références
‘The team are excellent transaction executioners. They want to understand what is important to the client, they reassure that your position will be protected, they do not create additional unnecessary issues and I have full confidence that they will go in to defend my position in a sensible and commercial way.’
‘Andrew Howard – a pragmatic leader who seeks out simplicity and efficiency. A valuable member of the team in all the work to date we have conducted.’
‘Chris Agnoli – has managed situations effectively to ensure escalation is only ever required when truly necessary.’
Principaux clients
3i Group plc
AEA Investors
American Industrial Partners (AIP)
APG
Astorg
Athyrium
Audax Group
BPEA EQT
Cambridge Information Group (CIG)
Incus Capital
Intermediate Capital Group
New Mountain Capital
Partners Group
TPG
TSG Consumer Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Astorg on the tax aspects of its acquisition of the Fastmarkets business division of Euromoney Institutional Investor, as part of a £1.61 billion acquisition of the financial publisher of Euromoney.
- Advised funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Tricor Group. The transaction values Tricor at an enterprise value of $2.76 billion.
- Advised Partners Group on the tax aspects of an innovative secondary transaction whereby Partners Group will become a strategic investor in Blue Phoenix Group, via an investment in Daiwa International Capital Partners’ first fund Daiwa ICP European Infrastructure 1.
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin LLP fields a tax team who ‘go the extra mile’ in key areas such as M&A, private equity, global finance and real estate. Oliver Currall leads the London department, and co-heads the firm’s wider European tax practice. Currall, who is qualified as a UK Chartered Tax Adviser, has particular expertise in private equity transactions. Jason Menzies is a key contact for M&A transactions, and Steve Quinn has notable expertise in finance and capital markets tax. Associate Avi Kaye joined from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in 2021.
Responsables de la pratique:
Oliver Currall
Autres avocats clés:
Jason Menzies; Steve Quinn; Avi Kaye
Les références
‘They go the extra mile and are very intelligent in what they do. They understand commercial reality and are there to help their clients.’
‘Oliver Currall and Avi Kaye. They are timely, accurate, commercial with a clear intent to help our clients.’
‘Strong tax practice on UK funds taxation.’
Principaux clients
Apollo Global Management
Clearlake Capital
CNODC
Buckthorn Partners
GlaxoSmithKline Plc
CVC Credit
Colliers Global Investors
Discovery Education
TowerBrook Capital Partners
Commonwealth Asset Management
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in its acquisition of Chelsea Football Club and related affiliates in a consortium co-led with Todd Boehly, Chairman and CEO of Eldridge.
- Advised Apollo affiliates on their agreement to acquire Miller Homes Group Limited (Miller Homes) from Bridgepoint Group plc.
- Advised One Equity Partners and Buckthorn Partners in connection with their acquisition of Amey UK plc from Ferrovial.
Stephenson Harwood
Stephenson Harwood's full service tax practice covers a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious matters. Team lead John Meehan specialises in funds, M&A, and structuring mandates. Kate Worthington, who made partner in May 2022, has particular experience in real estate transactions. Shofiq Miah joined from tax litigation boutique Joseph Hage Aaronson LLP in November 2022, and brings broad disputes expertise.
Responsables de la pratique:
John Meehan
Autres avocats clés:
Kate Worthington; Shofiq Miah
Les références
‘John Meehan really knows his stuff – commercial, accessible and great to work with.’
Principaux clients
Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust/Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund
Bowmark
M&G
Immobel Capital Partners
Macquarie
Kroll
Drakewood Capital Management
Covanta
AXA Investment Management
Tristan Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Advised WindAcre Partnership LLC on its participation in the acquisition of Nielsen Holdings plc by way of a UK-court approved scheme of arrangement.
- Advised M&G Real Estate on its acquisition of nine multi-let industrial assets from Patrizia for £165 million.
- Advised Tristan and Rynda on a £100m + corporate real estate acquisition, leaseback and development comprising the acquisition and leaseback of 5 care homes some of which were under development.
Taylor Wessing LLP
Taylor Wessing LLP‘s growing team advises on tax elements of a broad range of high value and cross-border transactions, and has notable sector expertise in the technology and life sciences, private wealth, and real estate industries. Team lead Graham Samuel-Gibbon advises multinational clients on both transactional and non-transactional tax, and has particular strength in tax issues related to IP rights. Peter Jackson is a key contact for the real estate and private wealth sectors, while Liz Wilson additionally covers private equity and technology, media, and communications. James Ross advises on M&A transactions and corporate restructurings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Graham Samuel-Gibbon
Autres avocats clés:
Peter Jackson; Liz Wilson; James Ross
Les références
‘Technically superb and critical to the successful outcome of the transaction, providing guidance and support to the trustee on all matters relating to the deal. I felt I was superbly advised.’
‘Liz Wilson in the corporate tax team is super sharp, technically superb, with clarity of delivery on difficult matters.’
‘Efficient, focusing on the issues, working hard, clever solutions.’
Principaux clients
TodayTix Group
Damn Brewery (UK) Limited
Cain International
Kantox Holding, Ltd
Eneus Energy Limited
Management team of Theramex
Terrascope Limited (Trading as FATMAP)
Rockpool Investments
Anne’s Day Limited
Lightbulb ES Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for US-based e-commerce group TodayTix on its acquisition of UK immersive film and television company, Secret Cinema.
- Advising Eneus Energy on its $3bn Investment Agreement with US private equity firm Carlyle and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC.
- Acting for Cain International on its £550m logistics portfolio acquisition from Firethorn Trust.
Bird & Bird LLP
Bird & Bird LLP fields a team with a strong sector focus, emphasising the energy, fintech, and retail industries. Team lead Zoe Feller specialises in corporate, asset finance and structured finance transactions, and is described as ‘simply brilliant’ by clients. Other core team members include legal directors Caroline Brown and Simon Gough, as well as associate Andrew Rink.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zoe Feller
Autres avocats clés:
Caroline Brown; Andrew Rink; Simon Gough
Les références
‘The team is very client focused and commercial. All deals are appropriately resourced.’
‘Zoe Feller is simply brilliant – able to apply her technical knowledge within a commercially/client focused environment.’
‘Very impressive breadth of knowledge, reactivity, international reach and commercial understanding.’
Principaux clients
Safex Holdings UK Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Safex Chemicals India Limited, on its EUR 83m acquisition of Briar Chemicals Limited. Advised on all tax issues, including negotiating the tax provisions of the W&I policy.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The ‘responsive’ and ‘experienced’ team at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP acts for high profile multijurisdictional clients on a diverse range of tax matters. Department head Adam Blakemore covers a broad range of financing transactions, and has experience in debt restructurings and corporate reorganisations. Catherine Richardson advises on a range of international debt and capital markets transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Adam Blakemore
Autres avocats clés:
Catherine Richardson
Les références
‘The corporate tax team has an exhaustive knowledge of tax related issues impacting indirect real estate investment, among many other areas. They’re very practically oriented and are focused on finding workable solutions to complex tax challenges, making them best-in-class in the tax field.’
‘The tax group I work closely with is very open, responsive and thorough – always willing to help sort through complex tax issues related to real estate investment vehicles’ structure and operations in both EU member states and in the UK.’
‘Cadwalader has an experienced tax team. The team is very responsive and provides high-quality advice on complex matters.’
Principaux clients
Bank of America
Barclays Bank PLC
Bridgepoint Credit
Citibank
Civitas Social Housing
CQS Investment Management
CVC Credit Partners LLC
Deutsche Bank AG
Greencoat Renewables PLC
Hayfin Capital Management
HPS Investment Partners
Investec Bank plc
Jefferies International Limited
Pepper Money
Residential Secure Income PLC
Voya Investment Management
Principaux dossiers
- Advised GC Securities as arranger of a landmark terrorism risk-linked “catastrophe” bond.
- Advised Residential Secure Income PLC on its £20 million equity raise pursuant to a Placing and a Retail Offer, and its Admission to the Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market for Listed Securities.
- Advised Greencoat Renewables PLC, a Euronext/AIM listed renewable energy infrastructure fund, on its £281.5 million equity raise pursuant to an oversubscribed placing.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advises prominent clients, including major banks and financial institutions, on a range of M&A transactions. The group works closely with the firm's international network of offices to advise on multinational matters. Team lead Richard Sultman focuses on tax elements of M&A, corporate finance, and capital markets transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Sultman
Principaux clients
3M
Alstom
BNP Paribas
Brookfield Asset Management
Euronext
Goldman Sachs
The Government of Barbados
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Hillhouse Capital
JP Morgan
Mubadala Investment Company
OCI N.V.
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
Sixth Street Partners
TPG Capital
Veolia Environnement
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as tax adviser to Veolia Environnement in its sale of Vigie’s (formerly Suez) UK waste business to Suez for approximately £2 billion.
- Acted as tax adviser to Infinite Electronics in the acquisition of Bulgin, which was made via competitive auction run by a private equity seller.
- Acted as tax adviser to Johnson Controls in its acquisition of Asset Plus Energy Performance, a specialist provider of energy reduction and zero-carbon measures for the UK public sector.
Clyde & Co
The ‘highly experienced tax team‘ at Clyde & Co work across the tax elements of M&A, real estate, insurance, and employment, with further expertise in tax disputes and tax professional negligence. Team lead Ray Smith, who is described as ‘a partner willing to go the extra mile for clients‘, advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious tax matters. David Blumenthal covers all aspects of corporate, real estate, and financing transactions. Legal director Malcolm Frost and associate Farhad Shahidi both joined the firm from positions within HMRC.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ray Smith
Autres avocats clés:
David Blumenthal; Malcolm Frost; Farhad Shahidi; Alice Parsons
Les références
‘A highly experienced tax team with in-depth knowledge and experience, and a firm of the highest rectitude with great client handling skills. A highly reputable and trustworthy firm with a good reputation.’
‘Ray Smith is an enormously experienced tax partner with great interpersonal skills, very likeable and very bright who gives excellent and well-balanced impartial advice that clients can safely rely on. A partner willing to go the extra mile for clients. David Blumenthal is another experienced and technically outstanding and very bright tax partner.’
‘The tax partners I deal with are technically brilliant, helpful, innovative, able to de-mystify technical items, solution driven, have a deep industry expertise. I would definitely want them on my side in an M&A deal for all tax matters. The firm has a global footprint, so can offer practical as well as technical knowledge to support queries.’
Principaux clients
Grainger plc
The founders of Evora Global Limited
Egis SA
Founders of LDPath
Native Land Limited
Chatsworth School
Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
Connected Living London
Osborne Development Holdings Limited
PGIM
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Native Land Limited on the tax aspects of the corporate acquisition and the ownership/JV structuring and continue to act on the legal and estate management structuring of the Bankside Yards in London.
- Assisted Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk with the real estate law and certain tax aspects of the project and the structuring of arrangements between the 21 landowners to ensure the comprehensive and cohesive development of The South East King’s Lynn Strategic Growth Area with a fair financial return for all involved.
Cooley (UK) LLP
Cooley (UK) LLP's highly international tax team is extremely active in complex M&A transactions, and provides key expertise in cross-border capital markets and private equity matters. Department head Natasha Kaye's practice covers both advisory and transactional matters, and has private equity as a key focus. David Wilson advises on M&A, debt financing, and reorganisations. Associate Jack Jones is a name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Natasha Kaye
Autres avocats clés:
David Wilson; Jack Jones
Les références
‘Their key strength to my mind is their practical mindset. The team were always willing to give their insights into particular challenges we faced & brought a collaborative approach to getting to answers were acceptable to all parties. They do a great job of sorting the key points from the noise so that a deal doesn’t get bogged down in immaterial minutiae.’
‘There was a modesty and practicality to the team at Cooley that was noteworthy and made working with them a smooth experience. Compared with many other firms, there was a distinct lack of grandstanding. I believe they focused on adding value in everything they did rather than trying to maximise fees at the client’s expense. I was very impressed and would use again.’
‘The Cooley team was great in helping us navigate the complexities and local practices of a UK acquisition. They increased my personal knowledge base considerably and were extremely responsive, practical and diligent.’
Principaux clients
Amryt Pharma plc
2C2P
Snap
Yum! Brands, Inc
Karo Pharma AB
Immunocore Holdings plc
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc
ONE Finance
Battery Ventures
DJS Antibodies Ltd
Ascend Gene Therapy
Zealand Pharma
Endava plc
Professional Fighters League, LLC
Nasuni Corporation
UiPath
Principaux dossiers
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP fields a team of senior practitioners, with particular strength in M&A and corporate financing transactions. Department head Jonathan Cooklin, who is additionally qualified as a chartered accountant, has experience in the full spectrum of corporate tax planning. Dominic Foulkes, who made partner in July 2023, advises domestic and international clients on a range of transactions. Other personnel changes include the July 2023 recruitment of associate Patrick O’Donovan, formerly of Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jonathan Cooklin
Autres avocats clés:
Dominic Foulkes; Patrick O’Donovan
Principaux clients
Lloyds
Comcast
NatWest
J.P. Morgan
AstraZeneca
The Brink’s Company
Clarivate
Goldman Sachs
IHS Markit
Tencent
Morgan Stanley
UBS
Ferrero
Reliance Industries
NewMed Energy
Verisk
Atairos
Neovia Logistics
Viva Wallet
SS&C Technologies
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Maersk Drilling on its $3.5 billion merger with Noble Corporation.
- Advised Neovia Logistics on its recapitalisation.
- Advised Gilead Sciences on its $405 million acquisition of MiroBio.
Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP offers key tax expertise across private equity transactions, corporate M&A, and investment management. Highly experienced department head Mark Stapleton is a prominent name in tax matters related to offshore funds and investment management, including at the international and global level. Daniel Hawthorne handles a broad range of transactions, and has additional knowledge of employee taxation. Senior associate Nicolas Kokkinos is a key name.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Stapleton
Autres avocats clés:
Daniel Hawthorne; Nicolas Kokkinos; Mansi Seth
Les références
‘The team was always well-prepared for all our meetings, having clearly had pre-meetings beforehand, and often provided a range of options for us to discuss.’
‘People have a friendly yet professional demeanour. They also seem to be extremely knowledgeable in their field.’
‘The team is technically very strong, but also very approachable and personable. This is not always the case with large global firms.’
Principaux clients
Chiesi Farmaceutici
Cerus Endovascular
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. in its definitive agreement to acquire Amryt Pharma Plc in an all-cash transaction valued at US$1.48 billion.
- Advised Cerus Endovascular Limited in its negotiated sale to Stryker Corporation, by way of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the United Kingdom Companies Act 2006.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP‘s tax team specialises in high profile corporate transactions, including M&A, investment fund structuring, and real estate matters. Graham Iversen leads the department, and has experience in M&A, restructurings, and financing transactions. Charles Case has key expertise in funds tax, and Ben Eaton is highly experienced in real estate tax. Clive Jones advises on a broad range of domestic and international transactions. Jessica Ganagasegaran made shareholder in 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Graham Iversen
Autres avocats clés:
Ben Eaton; Charles Case; Clive Jones; Jessica Ganagasegaran
Principaux clients
Precede Capital Partners
Blackrock Real Assets
Revcap
The Ardent Companies
PATRIZIA SE
Trinity Investment Management
Valor Real Estate Partners
Paloma Capital
Oxford Technology Park Limited
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Crosstree Real Estate Partners
Auriens/Zenprop
Zenprop
Nostrum Oil & Gas plc
Cartesian Growth Corporation
Westwind Capital
JR Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as lead global tax counsel for Revcap, advising on the structuring of various joint ventures and investment platforms with a number of capital partners and on acquisitions made by those joint ventures and platforms.
- Advising BlackRock on the establishment of a life sciences investment fund vehicle valued at over GBP 1 billion together with associated carried interest arrangements.
- Advising Cartesian Growth Corporation on its business combination with UK-based Alvarium Investments and Tiedemann Group, with the transaction valuing the combined company at a post-transaction equity value of approximately USD 1.4 billion.
McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP
McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP acts on both corporate and personal tax matters for a range of international clients, offering multijurisdictional support. Team lead Kevin Cummings has expertise in capital markets, banking, and private equity matters. Sarah Gabbai made counsel in January 2023, and is particularly active on behalf of multinational technology, healthcare and life sciences clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kevin Cummings
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Gabbai
Les références
‘Kevin Cummings is a proactive advisor which gives us comfort that we, as a client, aren’t falling behind the curve relative to peers. Kevin invests in the relationship, which means he is able to hone in on the real issues that are truly relevant.’
‘A friendly and dynamic team which is always professional and collegiate with opposite counsel, with an unwavering focus on completing the transaction.’
‘Kevin Cummings is an exceptional lawyer. He is outstanding in his ability to understand client needs and flags points for client consideration, and provides a robust sounding board. He is friendly, focussed and very pragmatic. He has excellent market knowledge and always happy to share information and discuss what is happening in the market.’
Principaux clients
TA Associates
Auctus Capital Partners
BehaVR, Inc.
Puttshack Ltd
Great Point Partners
Maitland International Partners
WEP Clinical
Pritzker Private Capital
Pro bono initiative – Disguised Remuneration Settlement
Opportunity Proposal
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
Unigestion
Naxicap Partners and Eqwal Group
Summit Partners
Ampersand
British Asian Trust
SilverTree Equity
BT Pension Scheme
CFA Institute
Cygnet Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Management of Unilabs
Eight Roads Holdings
Signa Sports United
Management of Winncare
Principaux dossiers
- Represented TA Associates, a leading Boston-based private equity firm, in its acquisition of Smiths Medical, the medical devices and technologies business of the Smiths Group plc.
- Represented BehaVR in its merger with OxfordVR, a UK-based spin-out of Oxford University and backed by Oxford Science Enterprises and Optum Ventures.
Milbank
Milbank has expertise in M&A and private equity transactions, in addition to notable strength in financial restructuring matters. Aviation taxation is a key niche area for the team. Highly experienced partner Russell Jacobs leads the team, and advises on a diverse range of corporate and finance transactions. Core team members include special counsels Andrew Callaghan, who has a particular focus on private equity transactions, and Alan Rafferty, whose practice includes restructurings, joint ventures, and capital markets transactions. Associates Cosmos Fung and Fareed Muhammed are key names.
Responsables de la pratique:
Russell Jacobs
Autres avocats clés:
Andrew Callaghan; Alan Rafferty; Cosmos Fung; Fareed Muhammed
Les références
‘I worked with Alan Rafferty on a number of extremely complicated transactions. He was thorough, precise, knowledgeable. He responded quickly and could explain the complexities clearly. I’ve worked with many of the major tax lawyers (including partners at all magic circle firms) and rank Alan Rafferty very highly.’
‘Alan Rafferty is technically superb, very responsive and writes clearly. He is an exceptional performer all round.’
Principaux clients
Avianca
Maverick Aviation Partnership LP (an investment vehicle managed by Carlyle Aviation Partners)
SKY Leasing
Summit Partners
Fortress Investment Group
Flender
Sartorius
The Lenders to Schur Flexibles Group
Principaux dossiers
- Acted on Avianca Holdings S.A.’s proposed acquisition of an interest in Colombian airline Viva, a proposed merger with Brazilian airline GOL and various other strategic transactions.
- Advised Maverick Aviation Partnership LP in connection with an agreement to acquire AMCK Aviation’s (“AMCK”) portfolio of aircraft and the related regulatory, tax and other structuring considerations.
- Represented The Export–Import Bank of Korea, Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, Euler Hermes, and a consortium of international commercial banks in the US$2 billion financing for SK On’s latest Gigafactory plant in Ivancsa, Hungary.
Osborne Clarke LLP
Osborne Clarke LLP‘s team works with other offices in the UK and internationally to provide support in key areas such as private equity, financial services, and technology, media, and communications. The department is jointly led by Mathew Oliver, who is particularly active on behalf of IP rich companies and emerging businesses, and David Nisbet, whose focus is the private equity industry. Associate director Rob Thomas joined from Latham & Watkins in March 2021.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mathew Oliver; David Nisbet
Autres avocats clés:
Mathew Oliver; David Nisbet; James Hamon; Rob Thomas; Alex Makinson
Les références
‘The team was always very clear and responsive and eager to help fix issues that came up in a commercial and practical way whilst still maintaining technical excellence.’
‘Alex Makinson is a superstar in the real estate tax world and deserves much greater recognition for his fast and technically superb, commercial tax advice.’
‘Matt Oliver is a machine.’
Principaux clients
Tenzing
Kester Capital
Synova
LDC
Growth Capital Partners
Astrak Group
Risk point
Foresight
Ultra Electronics
BioNtech SE
Principaux dossiers
- Advising LDC and the Plimsoll Productions management team on the sale of a majority interest in Bristol-headquartered Plimsoll Productions to ITV plc.
- Advising Synova and the company’s management team on their sale and further investment into the Mintec group.
- Advising Humanstate Limited on the UK tax aspects of the sale of the international PayProp group of companies.
Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings LLP is active for major financial institutions and private funds in a range of transactions, including disposals and M&A. Team lead Arun Birla is second managing partner of the firm, and has played a key role in the development of securitisation legislation. Jiten Tank is experienced in both domestic and international tax matters, and covers a range of transactions. Associates Jee Yoon Chung and Abigail Hung are core team members.
Responsables de la pratique:
Arun Birla
Autres avocats clés:
Jiten Tank; Abigail Hung; Jee Yoon Chung
Les références
‘Very helpful and knowledgeable. There are no issues that are beyond their service and they assist us from cradle to grave on transactions.’
‘They provide confidence and give us the ability to look at other things knowing that our legal advisers have got it all covered.’
Principaux clients
Activum SG
Oakley Capital
Abry Partners
Pantheon
Centerbridge
Vector
Francisco Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Activum SG with the closings of Fund VI and Fund VII and has also worked closely with them in dealing with the ongoing tax structuring aspects of their funds.
- Represented Oakley Capital Fund III on its merger of Grupo Primavera with Cegid and its reinvestment, alongside Silver Lake and KKR in the combined structure.
- Advised Symphony Technology Group on the acquisition of Alveo (rebranded from Asset Control in 2020) from Sovereign Capital.
Reed Smith LLP
Reed Smith LLP's tax department has sector specialisms across key areas such as entertainment & media, financial services and transportation. Caspar Fox leads the team, and has particular strength in advising on cross-border M&A transactions. Gareth Amdor has significant experience in the private equity sector. Counsel Laura Gould has expertise in employee tax incentives.
Responsables de la pratique:
Caspar Fox
Autres avocats clés:
Gareth Amdor; Laura Gould; Harrison Stimson
Les références
‘The team has a good understanding of the tax complexities of setting up employee benefit schemes, was able to address questions and concerns and co-ordinate a number of parties to ensure efficient delivery within a short timeline.’
‘Gareth Amdor is very personable, explains concepts and workflows carefully. He has found solutions to issues, both from a legal and practical perspective.’
‘I particularly appreciate the customer-oriented attitude of Reed Smith’s teams. They are always very responsive and are happy to make the extra mile to help on some topics requiring more guidance/advices.’
Principaux dossiers
Akin
Akin fields an ‘exceptional’ team with key strength in the financial services sector. Team lead Stephen Brown has expertise in the private equity sector, and works with both domestic and international clients. Serena Lee covers a broad range of corporate and finance transactions, including reorganisations and restructurings. Matthew Durward-Thomas made partner in January 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stephen Brown
Autres avocats clés:
Serena Lee; Matthew Durward-Thomas
Les références
‘Very personable yet very technical – not always a given for tax practitioners!’
‘Matthew Durwand-Thomas stands out as extremely easy to work with, reliably technical and with a curious mind able to debate issues such that you have full confidence in the end advice.’
‘Stephen Brown is exceptional. Stephen is the best in the business for, among other things, Long Term Incentive Plans/Management Incentive Plans’
Principaux clients
Palliser Capital
Royalty Pharma
The private placement noteholders of NAC Aviation 29 DAC
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Ad Hoc Committee of Noteholders of intu Metrocentre Finance PLC
Fortenova Grupa d. d.
VPI Holding Ltd
Ad hoc committee of noteholders of Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC
Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders of Avanti Communications
Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders of Seadrill New Finance Limited
Expedition Holdings and Expedition Growth
Nordic Aviation Capital
Edison Energy LLC
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the private placement noteholders of NAC 29, a subsidiary of Nordic Aviation Capital, in connection with a lender-led restructuring of the group’s existing c.$6bn debt.
- Advising Royalty Pharma on a range of complex multi-jurisdictional tax issues in relation to its novel, multi-billion dollar “Up-C” structure, headed by a NASDAQ listed UK PLC, as well as structuring new and existing investments to optimise the investment structure.
- Advised Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on fundraising for its UK fund, financing arrangements, structuring carry and incentive arrangements, and with ad hoc investment advice.
Bristows LLP
Bristows LLP advises clients on tax elements related to a broad range of transactions, and has a particular focus on the technology and life sciences, and media and brands sectors. Highly experienced practice head Miranda Cass handles transactional, advisory, and contentious tax matters. Julia Cockroft, who made partner in May 2023, advises on corporate and real estate tax matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Miranda Cass
Autres avocats clés:
Julia Cockroft
Les références
‘The team is focused, commercial, proactive and comprehensive. They are excellent communicators.’
‘A delight to work with. Highly knowledgeable and charming to boot.’
‘Miranda is excellent with clients and really knows her away around the tax code!’
Principaux clients
Waterland Private Equity
The Francis Crick Institute
WPP
AstraZeneca plc
Blue Diamond
NuCana PLC
UCL Business
IXICO PLC
OMass Therapeutics Ltd
Syncona
Adthena
Deep Matter PLC
Wild Bioscience Limited
Frontier Economics
Orca Computing Limited
Smith & Nephew plc
Lumera AB
The Priory Group
Autogen A.I.
NeuHealth Digital
Flokk AS
eEducation Albert AB
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Sure, a mobile network provider in the Channel Islands, on the acquisition of Airtel-Vodafone Limited from Indian communications giant, Bharti Global Limited.
- Advised our longstanding client, Intelligent Fingerprinting Limited, on the merger with NASDAQ-listed life sciences company, Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.
- Advised ORCA Computing Limited on their $15 million series A financing. ORCA is a quantum computing company spun out of the University of Oxford.
Burges Salmon LLP
Burges Salmon LLP's tax team works closely with other departments within the firm to provide key support on major corporate and real estate transactions. Team lead Ian Carnochan covers all areas of corporate, real estate, and commercial tax, and is experienced in both domestic and international transactions. Hilary Barclay has expertise in corporate and financing transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ian Carnochan
Autres avocats clés:
Hilary Barclay; John Barnett
Les références
‘Have been referred across on several occasions (to Hilary Barclay and Ian Carnochan) and been impressed with technical knowledge and commitment to client service.’
‘Ian Carnochan is a real scholar of the field and able to anticipate likely challenges HMRC might raise. Hilary strikes me as a good combination of technical expertise and pragmatism.’
‘Genuine Magic Circle pedigree but set within a real world, practical approach. They are also great people to work with!’
Principaux clients
Bluefield Solar Income Fund
Founder shareholders of Firebrand Training Limited
Arena Coventry (Administrators)
svt Holding GmbH
Virgin Management Limited
Embark Group Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bluefield Solar Income Fund on the acquisition of a portfolio of solar and wind assets across the UK from a UK-based fund. We also assisted with a refinancing of the Bluefield group in contemplation of the transaction.
- Advised the ACL Companies and joint administrators, Andrew Sheridan and Raj Mittal, partners at specialist business advisory firm FRP Advisory, on the pre-pack sale of the ACL Companies’ business and assets, including ownership of the Coventry Building Society Arena, to entities controlled by Frasers Group Plc.
- Advised Virgin Management Limited (VML) in connection with its acquisition of the iconic Whitfield Studios, 31-37 Whitfield Street, London for use as the Virgin Group’s new London headquarters.
Jones Day
Jones Day advises on tax elements of a broad range of transactions, including M&A, financings, securitisations, and restructurings. The group has long term-relationships with a number of premier private equity clients. The team is co-led by real estate and M&A tax expert Blaise Marin-Curtoud, and Anthony Whall, who is experienced in both domestic and international tax matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Blaise Marin-Curtoud; Anthony Whall
Les références
‘Very responsive and easy to get hold of. Explain things in plain English. Take a commercial view.’
‘Blaise knows us, our group structure and portfolio very well and how we manage our business so he can tailor his advice accordingly. Provides initial feedback promptly at a high level so we can then scope out where risks lie and where further work is needed.’
Principaux clients
Goodstone Living
Pictet
J.F. Lehman
Macquarie Asset Management
LaSalle Investment Management
CBRE Investment Management
Greystar
Aurelius Investment
Sun Communities, Inc
Ansys, Inc
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Macquarie Asset Management on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Group.
- Advised Greystar on the tax aspects of the creation of a joint venture platform with Vía Célere for build-to-rent housing units in various locations in Spain, and the acquisition of the seed assets from Vía Célere.
- Advised Aurelius group on their acquisition of the filter and tapes tobacco business of Essentra plc, including a hybrid tax covenant dealing with insured and non-insured risks across multiple jurisdictions.
Mayer Brown International LLP
Mayer Brown International LLP‘s highly international practice has expertise in tax matters relating to M&A, debt fund structures, private equity, and a range of real estate transactions. Areas of strength for lead partner James Hill include tax aspects of M&A and corporate finance, in addition to employment matters and intellectual property tax. Solicitor and Chartered Tax Advisor Simon Rose and transactions specialist Matthew Mortimer are key contacts. Kitty Swanson has experience in complex multinational transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Hill
Autres avocats clés:
Simon Rose; Matthew Mortimer; Kitty Swanson
Principaux clients
Beazley plc
Sotheby’s
Shearwater Group
Unilever
CDK Global, Inc.
Convex Group
Aurelius
Principaux dossiers
- Represented private equity firm Aurelius on its successful acquisition of McKesson UK the parent company for LloydsPharmacy in a complex carve-out from US healthcare company McKesson Corporation.
- Advised reinsurance group Convex on the design and implementation of a wide range of investments into various fund structures.
- Advised Inspirit Capital in connection with its acquisition of the civil training business of Babcock International plc.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP's tax practice advises on a range of transactions and disputes, in addition to coverage of senior executive remuneration, day-to-day tax planning, and compliance issues. Team lead Kate Habershon has a comprehensive corporate tax practice, which includes advising on private investment funds. Neil McKnight and associate Grace Tan are key names. Todd Smith joined in October 2022 from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kate Habershon
Autres avocats clés:
Todd Smith; Neil McKnight; Grace Tan
Principaux clients
Selina Hospitality PLC
Brink’s Limited
Regent
AmerisourceBergen Corp
Blackstone Mortgage Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Selina Hospitality PLC in its merger with BOA Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
- Represented AmerisourceBergen Corp. in two transactions with its largest stockholder, Walgreens Boots Alliance.
- Advised Blackstone on UK and US tax structuring issues on an innovative £1 billion “back leverage” repack to repo facility for a listed real estate finance company.
Morrison Foerster
Morrison Foerster's tax practice works closely with the firm's M&A, private equity, and venture capital groups to provide key support. The department is jointly led by highly experienced partner Trevor James, who has a particular focus on the technology sector, and M&A and private equity specialist Sophie Allen. Associate Kirsten Banks is a key contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
Trevor James; Sophie Allen
Autres avocats clés:
Kirsten Banks
Les références
‘The team provides commercial and pragmatic advice.’
Principaux clients
Cambridge Quantum
eBay
Endurance Acquisition Corp.
SoftBank
Tate & Lyle PLC
SoundCloud
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Cambridge Quantum on the tax aspects of its combination with Honeywell Quantum Solutions, to form quantum computing hardware and software provider Quantinuum.
- Advised eBay, one of the world’s largest e-commerce marketplaces, on the tax aspects of its acquisition of KnownOrigin, a leading non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace founded in 2018 in Manchester, UK.
- Advised Endurance Acquisition Corp., a NASDAQ-listed special purpose acquisition company formed by an affiliate of Antarctica Capital, on the tax aspects of its merger with SatixFy Communications Ltd.
Shearman & Sterling LLP
Shearman & Sterling LLP advises prestige clients on a range of high value international transactions. Areas of strength for the group include M&A, capital markets transactions, and structured finance and securitisations. Team lead Simon Letherman advises on a broad range of European and international transactions. Counsel Michael Ward covers finance transactions, M&A, and investment fund structuring.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Letherman
Autres avocats clés:
Michael Ward
Les références
‘The entire tax team is tuned into key international tax / structuring issues.’
‘Michael Ward is very good on indirect tax aspects and international tax issues generally and he is very solutions-oriented.’
‘Very approachable and responsive, concise yet thorough and accurate advice – just a great firm to work with!’
Principaux clients
Anglo American
Liberty Global
Barclays
ADNOC
Sasol Limited
Ardagh
IFC
Profile Products LLC
Apollo Management International
BBVA
VICE Media
Chevron
The Olayan Group
BNP Paribas
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Anglo American on its combination with First Mode Holdings, Inc.
- Advised Liberty Global on its acquisition of 1,335,000,000 shares in Vodafone Group Plc representing 4.92% of the outstanding share capital (excluding treasury shares).
- Advised Barclays Bank PLC as senior security agent and senior facility agent and administrative agent in connection with new USD1.2bn and EUR 800m term loans under INEOS’s existing cross-border multicurrency credit agreement.
Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Watson Farley & Williams LLP advises on transactions and disputes, and has key expertise in the maritime sector. Team lead Richard Stephens is a leading name for maritime tax, and advises on tonnage tax and the operations of international cruise companies. Claire Miles joined the group from Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP in February 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Stephens
Autres avocats clés:
Claire Miles
Principaux clients
Eurazeo
NIBC
Entrust Global
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure fund on the sale and leaseback of the jack-up wind farm support vessel ‘Thor’ for German shipping and logistics group Harren & Partner.
- Advised NIBC Bank on the sale of its offshore energy portfolio to an undisclosed buyer. The entire portfolio was originally valued at €1.5bn and comprises assets across Europe and the US.
- Advised the private equity fund, EnTrust Global on its acquisition of Maas Capital Shipping B.V., the private equity platform of ABN AMRO Bank N.V.