Ranking tables
Tax: Investment Funds | UK
London (Firms)
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
- Alexander Cox Kirkland & Ellis International LLP12 Years Ranked
- Catherine Sear Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
- Cécile Beurrier Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Ceinwen Rees Kirkland & Ellis International LLP5 Years Ranked
- James McCredie Macfarlanes LLP8 Years Ranked
- Mary B Kuusisto Proskauer Rose LLP9 Years Ranked
Band 3
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Damien CrossleyMacfarlanes LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedDamien Crossley is head of tax at Macfarlanes. He has extensive experience handling complex tax matters for clients in the investment fund space. Fund structuring is a key area of work for him, although he also assists clients with other matters including investments and remuneration.1 Laura CharkinGoodwin | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedLaura Charkin's practice is centred on the taxation of investment funds. She provides guidance on structuring, raising and managing investment funds, across a range of asset classes.1 Mark StapletonDechert LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 1 | 25 Years RankedMark Stapleton guides fund manager clients through tax planning and structuring for all types of private funds. He has notable experience in the establishment of credit fund platforms.
Band 2
2 Alexander CoxKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedAlexander Cox has a well-respected practice and assists private equity clients with investment fund structuring.2 Catherine SearProskauer Rose LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedCatherine 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.2 Cécile BeurrierDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedCécile Beurrier advises a range of corporate and investment fund clients on tax structuring. She also has extensive experience working on cross-border matters.2 Ceinwen ReesKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCeinwen Rees provides extensive support to investment fund managers on a broad range of tax concerns. She regularly works on fund structures and investments, as well as assisting with management-related issues such as co-investment and carried interest.2 James McCredieMacfarlanes LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedJames McCredie is known for his work advising asset managers on the full range of tax issues affecting investment funds.2 Mary B KuusistoProskauer Rose LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedMary 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.
Band 3
3 Emily ClarkTravers Smith LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedEmily Clark is head of asset management at Travers Smith. She advises asset managers on the tax aspects of fund formation and structuring. She also works with those clients on their investments and acquisitions.3 Ian FerreiraKirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedIan Ferreira provides extensive advice and support to investment funds and private equity houses on complex tax structuring and planning issues.3 Jennifer WheaterDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedJennifer Wheater advises clients on the tax-related elements of investment fund formation in a variety of asset classes as well as private equity-related transactions including secondaries.
Up and Coming
U Aron JoyWeil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP | Tax: Investment Funds2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAron Joy is recognised for his advice on fund structuring and investments to alternative asset managers.