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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Tax

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Tax - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton's tax team is recognised for the strength of its fund-related work, regularly advising well-known asset managers on fund structuring and 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton advised Park Square Capital regarding the formation of a direct lending firm, which closed at EUR3.4 billion of investable capital.

Strengths

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  • The tax team at Debevoise are extremely commercial and able to provide a global tax perspective o all transactions. Their approach is strategic and efficient.

    Tax respondentGlobal

  • The team are very attentive, intelligent and pragmatic. They're there for us.

    Tax respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Cécile Beurrier
    Cécile Beurrier

    Cécile Beurrier

    Cécile Beurrier advises a range of corporate and investment fund clients on tax structuring. She also has extensive experience working on cross-border matters.

    • She knows the fund industry, is extremely pleasant to work with and has excellent communication.

      Tax respondentGlobal
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  • Jennifer Wheater
    Jennifer Wheater

    Jennifer Wheater

    Jennifer Wheater advises clients on the tax-related elements of investment fund formation in a variety of asset classes, as well as on private equity-related transactions including secondaries.

    • Jennifer brings a high degree of expertise and a strategic approach to all of our transactions.

      Tax respondentGlobal
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  • Richard Ward
    Richard Ward

    Richard Ward

    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.

    • Richard provides clear and actionable advice. He is an integral part of our wider team, and I could not recommend him more highly.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • His advice is always thoughtful, excellently researched and on the money.

      Tax respondentGlobal
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