Tax
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7280 2000Chambers Review
Proskauer Rose houses a well-regarded tax practice which is noted for its expertise in investment fund tax matters. In that space, the team works with leading sponsors on fund structuring across a range of asset classes. It regularly acts on cross-border issues, especially those requiring advice on US tax. It also advises clients across a range of corporate matters including M&A, private equity and restructuring.
Work Highlights
- The tax team at Proskauer Rose advised Hollyport Capital on the tax structuring of its Hollyport Secondary Opportunities Fund VIII2.
Strengths
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"Proskauer have a wealth of experience and seem to be a market leader in terms of knowledge. They were always composed and thoughtful."
"Proskauer offer really impressive service levels. They're very responsive with quick turnarounds, and they're reliable when they say they will do something."
"Proskauer have a wealth of experience and seem to be a market leader in terms of knowledge. They were always composed and thoughtful."
"Proskauer offer really impressive service levels. They're very responsive with quick turnarounds, and they're reliable when they say they will do something."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Sear gives strategic tax advice to large institutional investors and investment fund managers. She works with clients on a full range of fund-related taxation.
"Catherine is exceptionally strong technically and is a highly adept at placing matters in a sound commercial context."
"She is the smartest person I have ever met. She never misses anything, especially in a PE tax context, and she assesses every single potential risk that comes up. It's reassuring from a client perspective."
"Catherine is brilliant at explaining very technical areas clearly and in a way that is directly relevant to our business."
Mary Kuusisto is head of Proskauer Rose's London office. She provides extensive support to US funds on the tax aspects of fund formation. She also regularly works with those clients on structuring investments.
"Mary is very professional and she is an expert in her area."
Robert Gaut heads Proskauer Rose's UK tax team. He supports corporate clients on the complex tax implications of M&A, as well as advising PE houses on fund structuring.
"Rob always offers very well-articulated advice with practical approaches."
"He's is knowledgeable and responsive."
Stephen Pevsner has wide-ranging experience providing tax advice to private equity groups and corporate clients. As well as assisting with tax planning and structuring, Pevsner also advises clients on transactional work.
"He is able to provide the full picture but then home in on the commercial answer that you really need in the end."
"It helps enormously to have a partner and trusted adviser like Stephen who is extremely knowledgeable."