Tax

David Haworth is a highly respected tax practitioner. He is sought after for his first-rate advice on corporate tax strategy and planning.

Helen Buchanan is head of Freshfields' global tax dispute practice. She is widely seen as one of the leading contentious tax practitioners in the market. She is highly regarded for her experience advising corporates on disputes including transfer pricing, Diverted Profits Tax and CFC-related disputes.

"Helen is very technically skilled, but she combines that with pragmatism and the ability to deliver advice in a very clear and commercial way."

"Helen is a fantastic lawyer and legal mind, but is able to deliver the most practical and useful advice."

Jill Gatehouse assists clients with complex tax aspects of large-scale corporate and finance transactions. Her areas of expertise include private equity transactions, public M&A and IPOs. In May 2023 she was appointed as head of Freshfields' global tax practice.

"Jill has been excellent at supporting us on various projects. She is easy to work with and has delivered excellent quality work."

"Jill is an excellent representative of the firm. Her communication is clear and precise, especially when dealing with non-legal people."

"Jill is a phenomenal partner. Her knowledge is exceptional. She is highly engaged and simply a pleasure to work with."

Paul Davison leads Freshfields' finance tax team. He frequently counsels clients on the tax aspects of M&A, restructuring and insolvency, and the structuring of complex financial instruments.

"Paul is very supportive and pragmatic."

"Paul has a huge range of knowledge."

May Smith has a broad practice providing guidance to clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, among other areas.

"May is incredibly impressive and hugely personable."

"She is really sharp, knows the points and explains things very clearly. She suggests solutions to issues and is pragmatic and doesn't dwell on unimportant points."

"She is a vast well of tax knowledge. She's the sort of tax lawyer who will give you clear, accurate and commercial advice with very few caveats."

Peter Clements is known for providing extensive support and guidance on M&A structuring and on tax planning. He is particularly adept at advising on cross-border matters.

"The level of service provided by Peter was exceptional. He was able to articulate all complex matters clearly and provide commercial insight and awareness so that decisions could be made in a timely manner."

"Peter is a practical and experienced lawyer who helps find solutions for complex matters."

Sarah Bond acts for a range of corporate clients in disputes with HMRC. Her areas of work include Diverted Profits Tax disputes and transfer pricing issues.

"Sarah is simply one of the best contentious tax lawyers in the City - she's really impressive."

"She's a valuable and trusted go-to adviser on complex areas of tax under dispute with tax authorities."

"Sarah is a pleasure to work with. She has strong expertise and a very commercial approach."