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Tax - UK
What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton's tax team is recognised for the strength of its funds-related work, regularly advising well-known asset managers on fund structuring and on investments and sales. The team is well placed to handle complex UK-US cross-border tax considerations as it contains US tax experts on the ground in London.
Strengths
The Debevoise team have extensive experience and a great network which they offer up to support clients.
The various Debevoise teams share information and discuss matters to be sure that all aspects of a problem are considered before advice is given.
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton advised Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on the tax structuring aspects of the dual acquisition of La Financiere Atalian and the OCS Group to create a global facilities management platform.
Notable practitioners
Richard Ward leads Debevoise's London tax team and acts as co-managing partner of its London office. He is experienced in assisting clients with all manner of complex tax issues. He frequently advises on the UK and US tax aspects of M&A deals.
He's a very good tax transactional and advisory lawyer. He's great to work with and he's very commercial.
Richard has an incredible level of knowledge and experience.