Tax
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is renowned as a key player in major tax matters on behalf of its impressive client base. It provides a full suite of services in areas including finance, TMT, real estate and energy. The team is noted for its corporate tax expertise as well as for its work in the private equity sphere. It stands out for its ability to advise on cross-border tax issues.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields advised AstraZeneca on the tax structuring of its USD1 billion acquisition of Gracell.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The tax department is fast, efficient, knowledgeable and provides superb end-to-end service."
"We typically involve Freshfields in some of the most complex contractual matters where they have deep understanding and can leverage their broader corporate legal team."
"All members of the team, however junior, demonstrate clear knowledge of the issue at hand as well as our business."
"The tax department is fast, efficient, knowledgeable and provides superb end-to-end service."
"We typically involve Freshfields in some of the most complex contractual matters where they have deep understanding and can leverage their broader corporate legal team."
"All members of the team, however junior, demonstrate clear knowledge of the issue at hand as well as our business."
Notable Practitioners
Jill Gatehouse is the head of Freshfields' global tax practice and 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.
"Jill is hugely experienced and very knowledgeable, with deep technical expertise across a range of topics."
"I love working with Jill. I know I will get an honest answer from her - she doesn't give the answer she thinks I want to hear if she does not believe in it."
"Jill is very approachable, forward-thinking and knowledgeable."
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 a subject matter expert and is very well connected."
May Smith has a broad practice providing guidance to clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, among other areas.
"May is very capable and technical, and she has an incredible depth of knowledge. She's also pragmatic, so it is a great combination."
Peter Clements is known for providing extensive support and guidance on M&A structuring and tax planning. He is particularly adept at advising on cross-border matters.
"I always look forward to doing a transaction with Peter. He adds value and he delivers."
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