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Tax - London (Firms)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a prominent tax group that regularly advises on big-ticket work for a diverse client base. The team has a full-service tax offering and can assist with everything from corporate transactions to restructuring and fund-related tax issues. The team works with a wide range of multinational clients from industries including banking and financial services, investment management and real estate.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance advised Brookfield on the £1.7 billion acquisition of four 12.45% minority stakes in a portfolio of UK offshore wind farms.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Harkness
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David Harkness
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Senior Statespeople

David Harkness advises on the tax implications of complex and large-scale corporate transactions. He is particularly noted for his work on cross-border transactions.

David Saleh
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David Saleh
1
Band 1
David Saleh provides advice to investment managers and large pension funds on tax matters relating to real estate acquisitions and financing. He also stands out for his knowledge of VAT.

David is a natural leader and is beyond comparison for his level of talent.

David is super smart, able to explain matters in layman's terms and attentive in a way that makes us feel like his most important client.

David is the go-to person for the most complex property tax matters.

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Chris Davies
5
Band 5
Chris Davies advises clients in the banking sector on a broad range of financing-related issues. Capital markets forms a large part of his practice, with structured finance and securitisation being noted areas of strength.
Laura Underhill
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Laura Underhill
U
Up and Coming

Laura Underhill specialises in advising clients on the tax aspects of investment funds. Her expertise extends across a range of fund-related matters, including the structuring of private funds.

Laura has significant depth of knowledge across the funds space. We have found her highly effective in deploying this in complex structures.

Laura is a go-to on funds. She is very knowledgeable and very competent.

Laura has always been responsive and technical, but also very pragmatic and practical when advising.

Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP

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David Harkness
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David Harkness
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Senior Statespeople
5
Chris Davies
5
Band 5
Tax: Investment Funds

Laura Underhill
U
Laura Underhill
U
Up and Coming
Tax: Real Estate

David Saleh
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David Saleh
1
Band 1