Macfarlanes LLP fields a team praised by clients for its 'deep technical tax knowledge', with a strong record acting as lead tax adviser in a diverse range of highly complex tax matters. Areas of strength include VAT, transfer pricing, valuation, and employee incentives and mobility. The department is led by Damien Crossley, who is a leading figure in private capital tax. Sophie Donnithorne-Tait is active in both domestic and international tax mandates, and is particularly active on behalf of private capital managers, as is James McCredie. Ashley Greenbank and Mark Baldwin are active in the department as advisers. Jeremy Moncrieff is a 'a stand-out performer', with key strength in high value M&A. Gregory Price is a contact for strategic tax matters such as group structuring and relationships with tax authorities, while Alicia Thomas advises fund managers in a range of matters. Sarah Shucksmith joined the partnership in May 2023, and has expertise in real estate tax.

Slaughter and May brings 'extremely high professionalism and technical competence' to a roster of prestige domestic and international clients, including numerous prominent multinationals. Among other high profile mandates, the department recently advised Cineworld and its administrators on the tax aspects of its Chapter 11 restructuring and pre-pack administration. Mike Lane leads the team, and has a broad practice which covers M&A, capital markets transactions, and structured finance. Key names include Gareth Miles, who advised Cineworld in their restructuring, and Dominic Robertson, whose practice covers both contentious and non-contentious matters. Charles Osborne is experienced in highly complex international transactions, while Sarah Osprey covers tax aspects of corporate finance transactions, and provides support on day-to-day tax issues. Senior counsel Emma Game leads on pensions tax.

A&O Shearman covers all aspects of corporate, financial, and real estate tax, with a strong reputation for acting in both UK and international mandates. Team lead and global head of tax Christopher Harrison is particularly active on behalf of financial institutions, advising on tax-related financing transactions. Lydia Challen covers tax matters relating to M&A, corporate reorganisations and private equity, as does James Burton, who additionally handles tax issues relating to financing transactions. Charles Yorke is particularly active in asset finance and capital markets transactions, with key strength in project finance. Finance tax specialist Esther Lemmon is a name to note, as is Tim Harrop, whose areas of particular strength are private equity, technology, and infrastructure. Gareth Banfield covers all aspects of corporate tax, and leads the firm’s VAT practice. Simon Letherman joined the team in May 2024, as part of the merger with Shearman & Sterling.

Baker McKenzie fields a large, multidisciplinary team, praised by clients for its 'wide range of tax and legal expertise'. The group covers corporate transactions, wealth management, and alternate capital, in addition to providing standalone transfer pricing and tax planning support. Jessica Eden leads the team, which includes VAT specialist Mark Delaney, transfer pricing co-lead Richard Fletcher, and Alex Chadwick, who is the firm's Chair of the EMEA region. Kate Alexander is well versed in international tax matters, with particular expertise in the taxation of financing and intangible property. Patrick O’Gara specialises in corporate tax planning, while Jukka Karjalainen is a leading name for transfer pricing. Natalie Dunne is experienced in transactional tax, and Matthew Legg advises on complex tax planning and structuring.

Clifford Chance LLP provides a full service tax offering, with coverage of tax issues relating to M&A, real estate, and funds, among other areas. Chris Davies leads the team, and is a highly regarded expert in tax matters relating to securitisation and structured finance. Highly experienced practitioner David Harkness advises on the full scope of domestic and international tax matters, while David Saleh leads on real estate tax and indirect tax. Sonia Gilbert heads the tax, pensions, employment and incentives group. Also key to the team are Richard Kalaher, who handles cross-border M&A and private fund formation, Laura Underhill, a specialist in investment funds, and Nicola Hemsley, whose practice covers a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP is noted for its strength advising investment funds and private equity firms, covering the full range of tax matters. The group demonstrates expertise acting both within the UK and internationally. Key names include Mavnick Nerwal, whose specialism is M&A and restructuring work, Alexander Cox, who is a leading name for the structuring of investment funds, and private equity expert Peter Abbott. Ceinwen Rees, who joined the group in January 2024 from Macfarlanes LLP, is ‘a real talent’, with strength in investment funds tax. James Morgan, whose practice covers corporate transactions and financings, also joined in 2024, shifting from Linklaters LLP. Frixos Hatjantonas covers tax matters relating to M&A, debt financing, and private fund formation, among other issues.

Latham & Watkins has particular strength in multinational mandates, and advises a prestigious client base on a broad range of complex tax matters. Jointly leading the team are Karl Mah, who has particular expertise in structured finance and real estate matters, and Sean Finn, whose focus is high value M&A and private equity issues. Also leading are Helen Lethaby, noted for her aptitude in a broad range of transactions as well as matters relating to partnership taxation, and Aoife McCabe, an expert in transactional tax who made partner in January 2024. James Leslie is active for a broad range of clients, including private equity funds, financial institutions, and corporates.

Linklaters LLP covers the full spectrum of corporate tax work on behalf of a client base which includes corporates, financial institutions, and governments. Team lead Lynne Walkington covers M&A, as well as reorganisations and a range of capital markets transactions. Chris Smale is a key contact for public and private M&A, while Jamie Coomber specialises in advising private equity and infrastructure funds. John Lindsay leads on securitisation; other key names include Sam Lintonbon, who covers corporate reconstructions and insolvencies, and Rhian Parker, an expert in both corporate and finance transactions.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is a leading name in tax issues relating to M&A, advising leading corporates and investors in highly complex domestic and international mandates. The group demonstrates expertise across numerous sectors, including insurance, technology, and financial services. European tax head James Anderson leads the team, and is described by clients as ‘pragmatic, commercial, responsive’. Anderson covers a broad range of capital markets matters, and is a noted thought leader in cutting-edge tax issues such as space taxation. Alex Jupp covers a diverse range of corporate transactions, including joint ventures, financings, and restructurings. Jisun Choi, who made partner in 2024, specialises in M&A and group restructurings, and contributes key expertise in the retail, insurance, and reinsurance industries.

Ashurst covers tax matters relating to real estate, funds, and financial transactions, in addition to a range of other mandates. Simon Swann, who has particular strength in real estate tax, leads the team, and acts for both public and private sector clients. Nicholas Gardner has key strength in the energy, transport, and infrastructure industries, while Paul Miller has a specialism in the financial services industry, covering a range of debt capital market issues. Tim Gummer is highly active on pan-European real estate transactions. Highly experienced partner Patricia Allen contributes expertise in the taxation of funds and private equity transactions. Sara Mardell joined the partnership in May 2024.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s practice covers corporate, commercial, real estate, and finance taxation, with a record of acting in numerous high value transactions. Elizabeth Bradley leads the London team, and is the firm’s global head of tax. Bradley is highly experienced in leading on large scale, cross-border tax transactions. Alan Sinyor  leads on VAT, and covers both contentious and non-contentious matters. Andy West focuses on real estate tax matters, with particular experience in working with REITs.

CMS‘ large team evidences deep sector expertise across real estate, energy, and pensions, with significant experience in a range of tax matters, including M&A and restructuring projects. Stephen Hignett and Aaron Fairhurst co-lead the group. Fairhurst has particular aptitude in insurance, and is deeply engaged in the oil & gas industry. Hignett covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, with key strength in the media and gambling sectors. Anna Burchner, who is qualified in England & Wales and Hungary, is an expert in international tax law, with supplementary coverage of VAT. Sam Dames focuses on the financial services, infrastructure, and life sciences sectors, and is described as ‘exceptionally bright and a subject-matter expert.’ Mark Joscelyne advises on tax aspects of a broad range of corporate transactions.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher fields an ‘amazing team’ with a strong record in advising high-profile clients in highly complex tax mandates within the UK and globally. ‘Terrific lawyer’ Sandy Bhogal leads the team, and is the firm’s global co-chair of tax. Bhogal’s practice includes corporate tax advice, as well as matters relating to capital markets, and insurance and real estate issues, in addition to a broad range of other mandates. Jeff Trinklein is particularly active on behalf of US individuals and companies active outside the US. Ben Fryer is highly experienced in tax issues relating to capital markets transactions, corporate reorganisations, and M&A transactions.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP's team operates with a sector focused approach, offering particular strength in matters relating to energy, real estate, and investment funds. William Arrenberg leads the team, and the firm’s global tax practice, and is particularly adept in real estate and energy mandates. Howard Murray covers TMT, infrastructure, and capital markets transactions, among other issues, while Aurell Taussig maintains an investment funds taxation-focused practice. Casey Dalton covers real estate and funds taxation, and Josh Lom advises on both contentious and non-contentious tax issues.

Hogan Lovells International LLP works within the firm's cross-jurisdictional framework of offices, aiding multinational corporations on highly complex tax mandates. Real estate, insurance, pharmaceutical, and infrastructure are areas of key strength for the team. Team lead Elliot Weston is particularly adept in real estate transactions, advising a range of clients including lenders, corporations, and investment managers, on their activities in the sector. Karen Hughes covers M&A and business restructuring, while Philip Harle is a key contact for the tax aspects of structured finance and securitisation.

Norton Rose Fulbright provides support in corporate tax structuring and finance transactions to a global client base active across a diverse range of sectors. Dominic Stuttaford, who is global head of tax within the firm, co-leads the London tax group alongside Matthew Hodkin. Stuttaford is highly active in international tax matters, with an emphasis on the tax aspects of M&A. Hodkin has strength in the transport, renewable energy, and sport sectors. Also key are Michael Alliston and Julia Lloyd, whose focus is the real estate sector. Fareed Muhammed joined the team from Milbank in November 2023.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP‘s recently established team evidences strength in the private equity space, with expertise in tax matters relating to public and private M&A, fund formation, and secondary fund matters, in addition to other issues. Leading the London team is Timothy Lowe, who is also the firm’s global co-head of tax. Lowe’s practice covers all aspects of fund formation, M&A, and debt and capital markets matters. Lowe joined the group in late 2023 from Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, alongside Cian O’Connor, Jamie Chambers, and Rohit Pisal. Also new to the team is Caroline Inker, who moved from Linklaters LLP in April 2024.

Proskauer Rose LLP has a key focus on the representation of private capital managers, and covers tax issues relating to private equity transactions, funds, and strategic M&A. Robert Gaut leads the team. Gaut covers tax structuring, M&A, and real estate issues, in addition to advising on tax issues relating to the establishment of investment funds. Mary Kuusisto, who is managing partner of the London office, is a key name for US tax matters, with particular strength in the private equity sector. Stephen Pevsner has strength in tax issues relating to private fund formation. Richard Miller advises on international tax matters.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP fields a ‘no-nonsense operation’, and is praised for its ‘outstanding service’, displaying significant depth of expertise in UK and US tax issues. Yash Rupal, who leads the practice, has ‘experience, insight and knowledge of the wider market’, and advises corporate clients, financial institutions, and investment funds on a broad range of transactional and planning matters. Sarah Lindley's practice covers M&A, restructurings, and tax planning, among other matters. Caleb McConnell, who made partner in January 2024, has core strength in the tax structuring of investment funds and cross-border M&A.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP maintains a broad practice, covering tax issues relating to private equity and M&A, as well as insolvency and restructuring, structured financings, and private funds. Oliver Walker leads the team alongside Jenny Doak. Walker is active across restructurings and finance arrangements, with additional expertise in VAT and tax disputes. Doak is particularly active in the energy industry, but acts for a broad range of clients in structuring and M&A matters. Aron Joy evidences particular expertise in the private equity industry. Kevin Donegan specialises in employee incentives and remuneration, and Daniella Abel is a key figure within the team.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has core strength in investment funds, undertaking all work relating to tax structuring and planning. Richard Ward, whose practice covers investment funds, finance, and transactional tax matters, co-leads the team alongside Matthew Saronson, whose focus is advising clients on international tax issues, in particular US tax matters. Cécile Beurrier‘s practice covers matters relating to the taxation of private equity and debt funds, as well as corporate finance and M&A. Matthew Pincus has key expertise in secondary transactions, while ‘absolute star’ Jennifer Wheater contributes additional expertise in real estate funds.

DLA Piper's large team covers a broad range of tax matters, including corporate reorganisations, fund formation, and transfer pricing. Jason Collins leads the tax team, and has significant experience in the full range of tax audits, enquiries, and appeals. Ben Jones covers both direct and indirect tax, and has recently been active in significant corporate reorganisation work. Matt Davies advises on a range of international tax matters, while Randall Fox leads the transfer pricing team.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP has key strength in tax matters relating to insurance and real estate. Team lead Ben Jones co-heads the firm's global tax group, and is highly active advising on tax aspects of cross-border M&A. Paul Beausang spearheads the dedicated real estate offering within the tax practice, alongside Deepesh Upadhyay, who heads the finance tax group. Camilla Spielman is team lead for financial services tax. Charlotte Stodell is a key name for real estate tax, while Helen Mackey is noted for her expertise advising M&A insurance providers.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP works alongside the firm’s offices in Europe and the US to assist a range of multinational clients in high-end tax mandates. Nick Thornton leads the team, and has particular expertise in tax aspects relating to investment fund structures and transactions. Richard Pilgrim covers a broad range of tax issues, including matters relating to M&A, capital markets transactions, and corporate restructurings. Neema Sofaer, who joined from A&O Shearman in 2023, and Thomas Bramall, are key names.

Goodwin covers a broad range of M&A transactions, displaying particular expertise in REITs. Laura Charkin, who leads the team, is a specialist in funds taxation with experience in both domestic and international matters. David Irvine‘s practice covers the private equity, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. Dulcie Daly has a particular focus on private equity, and is active in technology and life sciences. Katie Leah is experienced advising on tax elements of M&A, financings, and reorganisations, and is described as ‘outstanding’, alongside Charkin and Charlotte Haywood.

Mishcon de Reya LLP counts real estate as a key area of strength, and is increasingly active on behalf of innovative clients in the technology sector, including emerging companies and start-ups. John Skoulding, who advises individuals and businesses in a range of tax matters, co-leads the department alongside Jonathan Legg, who leads on real estate tax. Ceinwen Hayes contributes further real estate expertise, covering acquisitions, sales, and leasing structures.

Pinsent Masons LLP caters to a broad stable of clients, including prominent companies, investors, and entrepreneurs from numerous key sectors. Technology, infrastructure, energy and real estate are key areas of focus for the department, which is led by the ‘technically excellent’ Eloise Walker. Penny Simmons has expertise in corporate tax risk management, while Hatice Ismail covers finance and investment fund taxation. Jamie Robson is a key name.

Ropes & Gray LLP‘s tax team is active in tax matters relating to real estate, private equity, and funds, and has key expertise in the life sciences sector, with prominent clients including Pfizer. Brenda Coleman leads the team, and the broader European tax practice, and advises on a range of complex international and cross-border transactions. Andrew Howard’s practice is focused on the tax aspects of financing transactions. Chris Agnoli has aptitude in a broad range of corporate tax matters, including financial transactions and real estate matters.

Sidley Austin LLP's team has strength 'in both technical knowledge and being commercial', and is active in the full range of transactions. Oliver Currall leads the department, and specialises in private equity and M&A transactions. Jason Menzies is active for clients across Europe and Asia, as well as domestically, while Steve Quinn, who made partner in 2023, adds key strength in finance and capital markets.

Taylor Wessing LLP's team is highly active in cross-border matters, with experience advising on tax matters relating to corporate, real estate, and financing transactions. Graham Samuel-Gibbon leads the team, and has key strength in the technology and life sciences sectors. Core team members include Liz Wilson, who has recently been active across the real estate, manufacturing, and leisure sectors, and James Ross, whose practice covers corporate and capital markets transactions. Harriet Revington is a key name.

Bird & Bird LLP is particularly active on behalf of innovative clients in the energy and technology sectors, with experience advising those active in fintech, NFTs, and blockchain. Team lead Zoe Feller is regularly active across the UK and EU on behalf of clients, with a practice which includes corporate transactions and asset finance. Working alongside Feller are VAT specialist Caroline Brown, employment tax expert Andrew Rink, and Simon Gough, whose clients include financial institutions, funds, and corporates.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP fields a team with ‘a deep understanding of tax law’, active in tax matters relating to capital markets transactions, fund structuring, and M&A, in addition to a range of other issues. Adam Blakemore leads the department, and has key expertise in financings. Catherine Richardson handles both direct and indirect tax, and covers a broad range of transactions.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advises clients on tax elements relating to a broad range of transactions, with particular strength in the M&A market. Richard Sultman leads the team, and advises on a broad range of direct and indirect tax matters. Peter North provides key support.

The ‘highly professional’ team at Clyde & Co provides comprehensive tax support, including not only real estate projects and corporate transactions, but employment issues, tax professional negligence support, and numerous other mandates Ray Smith leads the team, and is noted for his particular strength in tax aspects of insurance and real estate transactions. David Blumenthal covers corporate, real estate, and financing transactions. Malcolm Frost made partner in 2023, and has a broad corporate tax practice, with further strength in contentious mandates.

Cooley (UK) LLP's tax team is particularly adept in cross-border capital markets work, with experience advising both UK and international clients. Natasha Kaye, who has media, technology, and life sciences as areas of particular focus, co-leads the team alongside David Wilson. Wilson has recently been particularly active in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Jack Jones contributes further expertise in cryptocurrency and capital markets tax.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP fields a tax team with expertise in a broad range of corporate financing and private equity matters, with experience acting domestically and internationally across Europe, Asia, and the US. Jonathan Cooklin co-leads the team alongside Dominic Foulkes. Cooklin is qualified as a chartered accountant, and is experienced advising on the tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations, and capital markets transactions. Foulkes' expertise additionally covers corporate and structured finance and tax issues related to IP. Freddie Schwier is a name to note.

Dechert LLP's team are 'hugely knowledgeable and commercial', with strength advising in an array of high-end private equity and corporate transactions. Mark Stapleton leads, and has considerable experience in tax issues relating to asset management and corporate transactions. Key names in the department include Daniel Hawthorne, who is active on behalf of corporate clients and investment funds, and Nicolas Kokkinos, for whom private equity is an area of particular strength.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP's tax department is led by Graham Iversen, a highly experienced practitioner with expertise in M&A, joint ventures, debt restructurings, and a broad range of other matters. Working alongside Iversen are Charles Case, a specialist in funds, and Clive Jones, who is particularly active in the real estate industry. Jessica Ganagasegaran, who is qualified as a CTA, advises on domestic and international transactions.

Mayer Brown International LLP is active across M&A, securitisations, real estate transactions, and private equity mandates, in addition to other matters. James Hill is team lead, and counts corporate finance, M&A, and the taxation of IP among his areas of strength. Matthew Mortimer handles tax issues relating to banking, corporate, and structured finance transactions. Kitty Swanson is experienced in multinational securitisations and restructurings. Ben Eaton joined from Greenberg Traurig, LLP in January 2024.

McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP is active across the banking, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications sectors, with a client base which includes prominent corporates and high net worth individuals. Kevin Cummings leads the team. Cummings has experience in high value corporate reorganisations, including those with multijurisdictional aspects. Robert Marshall leads the internal executive compensation and benefits practice. Sarah Gabbai ‘delivers high quality advice coupled with impeccable client service’.

Milbank's tax offering works closely alongside the firm's transactional teams, advising on M&A, financial restructurings, and private equity matters. The group boasts niche expertise in aviation taxation, including leasing transactions and portfolio acquisitions. Alan Rafferty, noted for his strength in cross-border and international matters, co-leads the department alongside Russell Jacobs, whose particular area of expertise is corporate finance. Andrew Callaghan is a key name, with aptitude in private equity matters.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP advises clients on transactions globally, in addition to advising on tax planning and compliance issues. Kate Habershon leads the team, and covers both contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Neil McKnight has expertise in tax matters relating to finance and real estate, while Todd Smith has particular strength in international tax issues. Grace Tan handles both direct and indirect tax mandates

Paul Hastings LLP‘s tax expertise extends to advising on M&A, establishing credit fund structures, and advising on securitisations, among other matters. Arun Birla, an expert in international tax, co-leads the department alongside Jiten Tank, whose practice covers M&A, private equity transactions, and corporate and financial restructurings. Michael Ward joined from A&O Shearman in August 2023, and brings strength in capital markets matters. Jee Yoon Chung and Abigail Hung are key names.

Reed Smith LLP concentrates its department on a set of key industries, including media, financial services, and transportation. Caspar Fox leads the team, and has strength in the corporate, finance, and real estate sectors. Gareth Amdor is particularly adept in matters relating to the private equity sector. Harrison Stimson is a key contact for numerous prominent clients.

Stephenson Harwood counts private equity and real estate as key areas of tax expertise, with further strength in indirect taxation and disputes. John Meehan leads the team, and has a particular focus on funds, M&A, and tax structuring. Kate Worthington has aptitude in real estate transactions, while Shofiq Miah contributes additional strength in corporate and financing matters. Byul Han provides key support.

White & Case LLP is experienced in a broad range of complex multijurisdictional tax mandates, including M&A and financing arrangements. The group is jointly led by Will Smith and Jessica Kemp. Smith, who is additionally co-head of the firm’s EMEA tax practice, is particularly active advising on financings. Kemp joined the team from Travers Smith LLP in 2023, and is a leading name for high value cross border transactions.

Wiggin LLP counts technology, IP, and media as its specialist sectors, and has seen recent growth in its client list. Ceri Stoner advises numerous prominent media clients on tax issues, including UK and international groups. Sue Crawford is particularly active in the betting & gaming industry, with strength in indirect taxation. Georgina Jones joined the team from Withers LLP in 2023, and covers a range of transactions including joint ventures and M&A.

Akin is particularly active in tax issues relating to the financial services sector, with coverage of funds and restructurings. Stephen Brown leads, and is particularly active in tax matters in the private equity sector. Serena Lee has key strength in financial restructurings, but covers a broad range of corporate tax matters. Matthew Durward-Thomas is experienced in international restructuring mandates.

Bristows LLP advises on tax issues relating to a range of corporate and real estate transactions, with experience in share sales, joint ventures, and investments. Miranda Cass leads the team, bringing a wealth of transactional and advisory experience, in addition to expertise in contentious tax issues. Cass works alongside Julia Cockroft, who made partner in 2023, and covers tax issues relating to M&A and financing in addition to a range of other matters.

Burges Salmon LLP works alongside the firm's corporate, real estate, and banking teams to assist in a range of complex transactions. Ian Carnochan leads the group, and has a broad practice which includes both domestic and international tax matters. Hilary Barclay is experienced in group international structures and group tax advisory matters.

Jones Day is highly active in international mandates, working alongside the firm's global network of offices to aid in a range of high stakes transactions. Blaise Marin-Curtoud is a specialist in real estate tax and M&A, and co-leads the team alongside Anthony Whall, a 'practical and engaged' practitioner with experience in a diverse array of domestic and international tax matters. Daisy Deller is a name to note.

Shoosmiths LLP‘s growing team has a focus on tax issues relating to both domestic and international M&A. The group is increasingly active in private equity and venture capital spaces. Laura Board leads the London tax team, and is additionally qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor. Chris Moakes is particularly active on behalf of venture capital trusts. Laura Gould joined the team from Reed Smith LLP in early 2024.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP is a leading name in tonnage tax and maritime, and takes an active role in thought leadership and the development of legislation in the sector. Richard Stephens, a noted expert in maritime tax with a client base of numerous major shipping companies, co-leads the department alongside Claire Miles, who is qualified as a CTA and is experienced in cross-border corporate tax matters.