Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has a strong focus on high-end, high-complexity mandates, covering the gamut of tax matters for asset management firms, private equity groups, and public and private corporations. Nick Thornton leads the team, and is highly experienced in international tax issues, advising on fund structuring, M&A, and corporate restructurings, among other issues. The group has seen significant growth, with the additions of Oliver Currall, who joined from Sidley Austin LLP in 2025, and Alexander Goldsmith from Linklaters LLP, who moved in 2024, bringing aptitude in funds transactions. Thomas Bramall contributes strength in real estate tax matters.

Macfarlanes LLP fields a continually growing team active in the full array of tax matters, including advising on tax risk management, tax policy, and valuation, in addition to covering tax aspects of M&A and real estate transactions. Clients include prominent asset management and private equity firms, with demonstrable expertise in high value and multijurisdictional mandates. James McCredie leads the team, and is a specialist in private capital taxation with aptitude in fund establishment and investment structuring. Former team lead Damien Crossley remains active within the group, which additionally includes Sophie Donnithorne-Tait and Mark Baldwin, who further strengthen the group’s private capital tax offering. Jeremy Moncrieff is a key name for high value M&A, while Gregory Price covers tax issues relating to group structurings. Joe Robinson made partner in April 2024. Lawrence Parkin is a name to note.

Slaughter and May acts on a diverse slate of prestige matters both within the UK and internationally, advising on tax aspects of M&A, investments, and restructurings, among a broad range of other mandates. Team lead Mike Lane handles tax aspects of corporate and financing transactions, with expertise advising on international mandates involving the EU and US. Core team members include Gareth Miles, who covers public and private M&A, as well as private equity transactions, and Dominic Robertson, whose practice extends to M&A, joint ventures, and group reorganisations, in addition to covering contentious work. Charles Osborne advises on tax aspects of M&A and equity market transactions. Sarah Osprey advises on both general tax matters and transactional mandates, as well as tax disputes. Edward Milliner contributes strength in real estate matters. Jamshed Bilimoria is a key name.

A&O Shearman specialises in corporate, financial, and real estate tax, with aptitude in both transactional support and general advisory work. The group benefits from the firm’s extensive international network, facilitating seamless cooperation across a range of complex global mandates. Christopher Harrison leads the London team, and is the firm’s global head of tax. Harrison is particularly adept in tax aspects of securitisations and capital market transactions. James Burton has a focus on the real estate sector, while Lydia Challen covers disposals, joint ventures, and financings, among other matters. Charles Yorke‘s emphasis is structured finance and debt capital markets transactions, with additional strength in contentious matters. Tim Harrop is a core team member, as is Esther Lemmon. Harrop is highly experienced in the private equity, infrastructure, and consumer fields, while Lemmon is focused on the private credit and financial institutions sectors.

Baker McKenzie complements its transactional tax, alternative capital and wealth management expertise with coverage of tax planning and transfer pricing services. The department benefits from its broad composition, comprising lawyers, tax advisors, accountants, and economists, working to advise clients across the spectrum of tax issues. The firm’s tax offering is headed by Jessica Eden, whose specialism is contentious tax. Key names on the non-contentious side include Kate Alexander, an expert in TMT, Richard Fletcher, who has a significant record in transfer pricing, and Natalie Dunne, whose practice covers global reorganisations and complex transactions. Matthew Legg is adept in corporate reorganisations. Patrick O’Gara departed in December 2024.

Clifford Chance LLP provides transactional and advisory tax services relating to funds, M&A, and real estate transactions, among other areas. The department is active for prominent private equity groups, corporates and financial institutions both from the UK and internationally. Highly experienced practitioner Chris Davies leads the team, and has a diverse practice which includes expertise in issues such as insurance linked securities, Islamic finance, and Pillar 2. Alongside Davies in the department is David Saleh, who leads on real estate tax and indirect tax, Richard Kalaher, who advises on cross-border M&A and private fund formation, and Laura Underhill, who is an expert in investment funds tax. Nicola Hemsley is a key contact for corporate transactions, while Jemma Dick is focused on financing transactions.

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP provides expert tax advice on M&A, investment management, finance, real estate, and restructuring, with a strong reputation for its work on behalf of investment funds and private equity firms. Core team members include Mavnick Nerwal, Ceinwen Rees, and Alexander Cox. Nerwal has an aptitude in high-end M&A and restructuring matters, while Rees and Cox share a strong focus on investment fund tax. James Morgan, who joined from Linklaters LLP in 2024, covers tax aspects of corporate reorganisations and debt restructuring transactions, Peter Abbott is key for public and private M&A, and Ian Ferreira handles primary fund raises and secondary fund transactions.

Latham & Watkins leverages its global network of corporate tax specialists to offer extensive expertise in cross-border transactions, acting for a client base of corporations, private equity firms and financial institutions. The London team is jointly led by banking and capital markets expert Karl Mah, M&A and private equity specialist Sean Finn, and Helen Lethaby, whose practice covers M&A, IPOs, and restructurings. Aoife McCabe, who made partner in 2024, covers a range of domestic and international transactional tax matters, while Serena Lee is a key contact for investment fund matters. Simon Skinner joined from Travers Smith LLP in October 2024, and contributes further private equity aptitude. Aaron Bradley is a key name.

Linklaters LLP counts corporates, governments, funds and financial institutions among its clientele, providing a broad range of tax services, including advice on M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. The department is led by Chris Smale, whose practice covers a broad range of corporate transactions. Former team lead Lynne Walkington remains active, advising on a range of high-profile corporate reorganisations and demergers, in addition to handling contentious mandates. Jamie Coomber specialises in advising funds, while Rhian Parker is a key contact for financial institutions and corporates. Sam Lintonbon handles reorganisations and financings, as well as public and private M&A. Alexei Franks made partner in 2024 and has experience advising sovereign and institutional investors active within the UK and Europe.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP fields a team with ‘exceptional technical expertise and a deep understanding of the complex tax landscape‘, coordinating with offices across the US and EU to cater to a prestige client base of multinationals. James Anderson, who is the firm’s European tax head, leads the team. Anderson is well regarded for his expertise in transfer pricing, capital markets transactions, and corporate transactions, in addition to his coverage of innovative areas of tax law. Patrick O’Gara joined the team from Baker McKenzie during January 2025, and brings additional strength in cross-border financing, transfer pricing, and M&A. Jisun Choi has aptitude advising on restructurings and M&A, and is well regarded for her Pillar 2 expertise. Also key are Kara Heggs and Elizabeth Spencer.

Ashurst has core expertise in real estate taxation, and as such is regularly active in high profile corporate real estate transactions. The group additionally covers a broad array of matters, including M&A, joint ventures, and matters relating to funds. Simon Swann leads the team, with particular strength in real estate tax. Nicholas Gardner covers tax aspects of a range of corporate and private equity transactions, and Paul Miller is a key name for matters in the financial services industry, including securitisations and debt capital market matters. Patricia Allen contributes expertise on the taxation of funds and private equity transactions, while Sara Mardell, who made partner in May 2024, has aptitude in real estate tax.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner provides transactional and general advisory tax services for a broad range of clients, with experience advising on financings, restructurings, and M&A. Global head of tax Elizabeth Bradley leads the team, in addition to spearheading the private client and employee benefits teams. Alan Sinyor, who is a qualified barrister, solicitor, and chartered accountant, is a key name, and leads the VAT team. Andy West has aptitude in real estate tax. The team has seen notable growth in recent years, with additions including Simon Letherman, who moved from A&O Shearman during 2025.

CMS fields a large tax team noted for its ‘technical excellence and responsiveness’, which benefits from its strong sector specialisms, including in TMT, infrastructure, energy, and real estate. Co-leading are Lauren Alder and Aaron Fairhurst. Alder is a specialist in the real estate sector, while Fairhurst focuses on energy, infrastructure, and private equity. Former co-head Stephen Hignett remains active, contributing expertise in the television and gambling sectors, while Phil Anderson is a key contact for REIT clients and Anna Burchner services those in the financial services sector. Mark Joscelyne left the firm in 2025.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher acts for a diverse client base including multinationals, investment funds, and sovereign wealth funds, advising on the full spectrum of tax issues. Sandy Bhogal leads the team, and co-leads the firm’s global tax offering, with broad-ranging expertise in capital markets, M&A, and real estate, among numerous other issues. Key names include Ben Fryer, who handles a range of private equity transactions and corporate reorganisations, and Jeff Trinklein, whose US tax expertise is a notable source of strength for the department. Bridget English has broad sector expertise, including finance, energy, and private equity.

Goodwin has notable expertise in the structuring of funds, particularly in relation to the establishment and restructuring of REITs. Department head Laura Charkin is highly adept in funds taxation, acting for prestige clients across the UK, EU, US, and beyond. David Irvine contributes expertise in tax elements of financings and restructurings, and Dulcie Daly has a significant record in M&A, including in the private equity sector. Katie Leah is a key name for work in the technology, life sciences, and real estate sectors, while Charlotte Haywood has experience in the infrastructure, venture capital, and debt sectors.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is active across private and public M&A, private equity transactions, and strategic mandates for financial institutions, among other matters. The team has a core emphasis on sector specialisations, and as such evidences aptitude in areas such as real estate, funds, and insurance. William Arrenberg leads the team. Arrenberg is an expert in real estate tax, including REIT taxation. Howard Murray is active in a broad array of industries, and has supplementary contentious tax knowledge. Aurell Taussig‘s focus is investment funds taxation, which is additionally covered by Casey Dalton. Josh Lom covers M&A and business reorganisations, with experience advising professional service firms and financial institutions.

Norton Rose Fulbright takes a leading role on high profile M&A transactions, refinancings, and restructurings, providing expert tax advice for the full gamut of clients and sectors. Matthew Hodkin leads the team, advising both domestic and international clients. Hodkin has particular aptitude in the transport and renewable energy sectors, and is frequently active counselling on the establishment of funds and joint ventures. Dominic Stuttaford, who is the firm’s global head of tax, is also based in the London office, and assists on M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. Other core team members include M&A expert Michael Alliston, real estate specialist Julia Lloyd, and Matthew Findlay, whose focus is employee benefits.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP fields a rapidly growing team with a reputation for expertise in public and private M&A, fund formation, restructurings, and secondary fund matters. The group has diverse sector expertise, covering the automotive, energy, technology and real estate industries, among many others. Co-leading the group are Timothy Lowe and Cian O’Connor, both of whom moved from Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in 2023. Lowe, who is additionally co-head of the firm’s global tax department, has deep expertise in the private equity sector. Also key are Adam Parry, Jamie Chambers, and Rohit Pisal.

Proskauer Rose LLP fields a team with expertise in representing private capital managers, well regarded by clients for its ‘quality, responsiveness, and deep market understanding‘. Department head Robert Gaut maintains a broad practice, which includes real estate tax, joint ventures and restructurings, and fund formation taxation. Mary Kuusisto has notable expertise in US tax matters, while Stephen Pevsner is an expert in the private equity market. Frazer Money and Richard Miller share a focus on funds taxation, covering tax aspects of structuring, fundraising, and carried interest. Daniella Abel joined the team from Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP in June 2025.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP fields a team with comprehensive expertise in UK and US tax issues, with particular strength in M&A, private equity, and funds issues. Yash Rupal leads the practice, and is viewed as a ‘preeminent tax adviser in the UK‘. Working alongside Rupal are Sarah Lindley, who is adept in tax aspects of M&A and corporate restructurings, and Caleb McConnell, who covers an array of corporate and funds matters.

Travers Smith LLP fields a ‘fantastic talented focused team of excellent lawyers’, which acts for a varied range of corporate and asset management clients, including global brands, senior executives and fast-growing companies. The practice is particularly noted for its knowledge of asset management, private equity and investment fund-related work, as well as its expertise in tax disputes and investigations, M&A and employee incentives. Key names to note include asset management specialist Emily Clark, and Hannah Manning, who is ‘able to offer practical experience on how to navigate problems’.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP fields a team adept in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions, with experience advising on tax aspects of corporate M&A, private equity transactions, and insolvencies and restructurings, among a range of other matters. Oliver Walker and Jenny Doak lead alongside new co-head Aron Joy, who is the department’s specialist in private funds taxation. Kevin Donegan provides key expertise in relation to executive compensation and benefits.

Addleshaw Goddard utilises an international network of tax specialists to deliver clients a comprehensive joined-up service across jurisdictions. The key areas of focus for the group are private equity, real estate, and financial services. Paul Concannon leads the team, and is active advising on tax elements of financings and commercial transactions. Zoe Fatchen has experience relating to funds, and Kyle Rainsford is a key name for real estate tax.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP fields a tax team which operates as an integrated part of the investment funds practice, advising on a broad range of complex tax structuring and planning mandates. The department is led by Richard Ward, who covers funds, finance, and transactional tax, and Matthew Saronson, a key contact for international tax issues. Saronson has particular expertise in relation to US tax issues. Cécile Beurrier is highlighted for her structuring and formation of private equity and debt funds, and, alongside Jennifer Wheater, has aptitude in the secondaries market. Paul Eastham advises on corporate and transactional tax matters.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP covers corporate tax, finance tax, real estate tax, and funds tax, and has notable expertise in tax risk insurance. The department is led by Ben Jones, who is head of the firm’s global tax practice, and as such is regularly active advising on tax aspects of cross-border transactions. Core team members include Paul Beausang, who leads on real estate tax, and finance tax expert Deepesh Upadhyay. Helen Mackey provides support on tax aspects of M&A, investments, and reorganisations, while Charlotte Stodell, alongside Beausang, is a key contact for real estate tax.

Mishcon de Reya LLP combines an aptitude in innovative areas of taxation relating to software, AI, and cryptocurrency with strength in traditional areas such as real estate tax. The group is active for a range of dynamic clients, including venture-backed companies, which benefit from the team’s expertise in M&A and private equity matters. The offering is led by John Skoulding and Jonathan Legg. Anil Arora joined from accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg in 2024.

Pinsent Masons LLP advises on a broad array of matters, including M&A, joint ventures, and IPOs, as well as complex reorganisations and securitisations. Eloise Walker leads the team, and is highly regarded in the practice area, sitting on the Editorial Board of the Tax Journal. Penny Simmons is adept in corporate tax risk management, and Hatice Ismail advises on finance and investment fund taxation. Jamie Robson made partner in 2025 and has key energy sector experience.

Ropes & Gray LLP covers all aspects of corporate tax, with a strong record advising on tax aspects of real estate and private equity transactions. Andrew Howard leads the team, with a practice which covers tax issues relating to financings, restructurings, and IPOs, among other matters. Chris Agnoli contributes expertise in continuation funds and secondary transactions, as well as M&A matters. Benjamin Wonnacott covers a range of corporate transactions, with supplementary expertise in contentious matters.

Sidley Austin LLP fields a tax team which works closely with the firm’s M&A, private equity, and capital markets practices. Steve Quinn is adept in financing and real estate matters, and is particularly active on CLO transactions. Jason Menzies leads in the private equity sector, with experience advising on tax aspects of high level restructurings.

Taylor Wessing LLP has notable sector expertise in relation to real estate, technology, and private wealth, and advises on a broad range of tax matters. Graham Samuel-Gibbon leads the team. Samuel-Gibbon is experienced in a range of transactions, including joint ventures, restructurings, and M&A. Key contacts include Liz Wilson, who is qualified as both a solicitor and Chartered Tax Adviser, James Ross, an expert in international tax, and Harriet Revington, whose particular strength is real estate tax matters.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is active on tax aspects of a range of transactional and advisory matters, including relating to banking, capital markets, and M&A. Team lead Adam Blakemore 'is a brilliant tax lawyer and wonderful to work with' and has expertise in financing transactions, covering securitisations, repackagings, and stock lending arrangements. Working with Blakemore is Catherine Richardson, whose practice extends to both UK and international tax. Zoha Shafi is also a key name.

Clyde & Co fields a team with diverse tax expertise, able to support clients in highly regulated areas such as energy and shipping, in addition to covering real estate, corporate, and employment tax issues. The group additionally benefits from strength in contentious tax matters. Ray Smith leads the team, and has a significant history in the practice area, with a record of working in the UK and overseas. David Blumenthal and Malcolm Frost are ‘exceptional‘.

Cooley (UK) LLP has key aptitude advising on tax aspects of capital markets transactions, including those involving multijurisdictional elements. The group is active for prominent clients such as Uber, Nvidia, and Santander. David Wilson leads the team, and is adept in the life sciences and technology sectors. Jack Jones is another name with aptitude in innovative sectors, including AI and crypto. Natasha Kaye left the team in March 2025.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP provides high-level strength in both English and New York tax law, facilitating coverage of a diverse range of complex cross-border M&A, including distressed M&A. The group offers further aptitude across restructurings, insolvencies, and private equity transactions, in addition to a range of other matters. Dominic Foulkes leads the team, and has broad tax expertise, including in relation to IPOs, financings, and corporate transactions. Freddie Schwier is a core team member, covering a range of transactional tax issues, as well as general tax advisory matters. Jonathan Cooklin remains active as a consultant to the team.

Dechert LLP‘s tax team plays a key role in numerous high-end corporate and private equity transactions, with in-house US tax expertise which empowers cross-border transactions. Mark Stapleton, who has over 30 years’ experience advising on asset management and transactional tax matters, leads the department. Working alongside Stapleton are Daniel Hawthorne, an expert in M&A who is additionally qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser, and Nicolas Kokkinos, who is ‘excellent at managing projects’. 

Greenberg Traurig, LLP fields a rapidly growing team, with core expertise advising on corporate transactions and the structuring of funds. Clive Jones, who covers a range of tax matters relating to funds and investment structures, co-leads the department alongside Sophie Allen, who joined the team from Morrison Foerster in May 2024. Also key are Charles Case, who is knowledgeable in the taxation of funds, Jessica Ganagasegaran, an expert in real estate, and Alex Tostevin, an addition from Dentons in October 2024.

Jones Day‘s team has particular strength advising on tax aspects of real estate and M&A, with an emphasis on international and multi-jurisdictional mandates. Anthony Whall leads the team, which includes Blaise Marin-Curtoud and Daisy Deller. Mélanie Staes joined the team from Baker McKenzie LLP in October 2024.

Mayer Brown International LLP demonstrates expertise across a broad range of transactional mandates, including a range of complex and multi-jurisdictional matters. M&A, securitisations, and private equity transactions are all covered by the team, among other issues. James Hill leads the team, and has vast knowledge in tax structuring. Matthew Mortimer is adept in international tax planning, including issues relating to catastrophe bonds and Shariah-compliant financing, while Ben Eaton is a key name for tax matters pertaining to real estate transactions and investment funds. Sam Riesenberg joined from KPMG Law in 2024.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP‘s tax department works closely with the firm’s corporate and private investment funds teams, covering the full scope of matters for clients active both within the UK and globally. Kate Habershon leads the team, and covers a range of transactional tax matters, as well as advising on tax planning and disputes. Todd Smith works between Abu Dhabi and London, bringing international expertise. Grace Tan is a key name.

Paul Hastings LLP advises on tax aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, in addition to covering a range of tax structuring issues. Arun Birla, who is a managing partner of the firm, co-leads the department with Jiten Tank, a key name for securitisations. Michael Ward has key aptitude in tax aspects of leveraged finance. Jee Yoon Chung is active for corporate and private equity clients.

Reed Smith LLP‘s tax team operates within a global network of offices, including locations in France, the US, Singapore and Hong Kong. Caspar Fox leads the team, and maintains a tax practice which extends to the corporate, finance, and real estate sectors. Gareth Amdor is adept in restructurings, including those with cross-border elements. Harrison Stimson made partner in January 2025, and has a broad tax practice. Alia Khalil is a key name.

Stephenson Harwood has a core focus on real estate tax, advising numerous institutional clients active in the area. The group additionally covers a broader range of tax matters, including employee incentives, indirect tax, and contentious issues. John Meehan leads the team, and advises on funds and M&A. Kate Worthington is particularly adept in tax aspects of real estate transactions, and Shofiq Miah handles financing matters. Byul McPhee assists on both direct and indirect tax issues.

Akin has a particular focus on the financial services sector, with a client list which includes a diverse range of funds and financial institutions. Jointly leading the group are Matthew Durward-Thomas, Stephen Brown, and Natasha Kaye, the latter of whom joined from Cooley (UK) LLP in March 2025. Mohammed Natha provides key support.

Bristows LLP is particularly active advising on tax aspects of M&A, particularly in the technology, life sciences, and media sectors. Miranda Cass and Julia Cockroft lead the team, which has seen recent growth with the additions of Farhad Shahidi from Clyde & Co and Lucy Urwin from Macfarlanes LLP, in September 2024 and January 2025, respectively.

Burges Salmon LLP‘s team has strength in the energy, transport, and financial services sectors, and covers tax aspects relating to a range of corporate and real estate transactions. Ian Carnochan leads the team, and works between London and Bristol. Supporting Carnochan are Hilary Barclay and John Barnett.

Dentons has core expertise advising insurance sector clients on tax matters, with a record of working across the Middle East and Asia, in addition to supporting clients domestically. Alex Thomas leads the team, and has broad knowledge relating to corporate, commercial, and real estate tax issues. Other key names include Neil McKnight and Alastair MacLeod.

Shoosmiths LLP covers the full range of domestic and international tax matters, working alongside the firm’s other offices to provide clients with comprehensive support. Tom Wilde jointly leads the department with Laura Board, who is additionally qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser. Chris Moakes has expertise in venture capital taxation, while Laura Gould covers corporate tax and employee incentives.

Wiggin LLP is distinguished by its sector-specific aptitude, with particular expertise in the media, tech, sports, and gaming industries. The team is led by Ceri Stoner, who has notable strength advising on tax issues in the creative industries. Key names include Sue Crawford, who has over 40 years’ experience in the practice area, and Georgina Jones, who is active for media and tech clients.

Withers LLP fields a growing team, with aptitude advising on tax elements of cross-border transactions, as well as complex tax structuring matters. In addition to its work for prominent corporate names in the tech and pharmaceutical sectors, the group is notably active for high net worth families. Rachel Hawkins leads the team, and advises on a broad range of matters, while Francesco Palma is a key name.