Eversheds Sutherland, Tax | Chambers Europe Profile

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Tax - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland has particular strengths in assisting clients with the tax aspects of regulated investment funds, especially those focused on the real estate sector. The team has additional proficiency advising on a full range of indirect tax matters, domestic and international M&A, and joint ventures, as well as tax risk insurance. It acts for both UK-based and international clients, with notable expertise in industries including engineering, finance, retail and energy.

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Work Highlights

Eversheds advised HSBC on the tax implications of the relocation of its headquarters from Canary Wharf to the City.

Strengths

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The practice combines excellent tax advice with great commercial understanding. They are relentless in finding the best solution for us as client.

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The team deliver excellent service; they're able to work to tight timescales and they give commercial advice with clear strategy.

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The team was available at short notice to ensure that deadlines were met.

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Not only can the team handle complex matters but they are able to communicate them to clients.

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Eversheds have always put our best interests first and we really note and appreciate this.

Tax respondent
Europe

The practice combines excellent tax advice with great commercial understanding. They are relentless in finding the best solution for us as client.

Tax respondent
Europe

The team deliver excellent service; they're able to work to tight timescales and they give commercial advice with clear strategy.

Tax respondent
Europe

The team was available at short notice to ensure that deadlines were met.

Tax respondent
Europe

Not only can the team handle complex matters but they are able to communicate them to clients.

Tax respondent
Europe

Eversheds have always put our best interests first and we really note and appreciate this.

Tax respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Ben Jones

Band 4

Ben Jones is head of Eversheds' London tax team. He is able to counsel clients on a diverse range of tax issues, including those relating to public M&A, private equity transactions and W&I insurance.

Ben is very detail-oriented, and responsive to all requests at short notice.

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Deepesh Upadhyay

Band 5

Deepesh Upadhyay is UK head of finance tax at Eversheds. He advises clients on all things finance, including the tax structuring of capital markets transactions and debt restructurings.

Deepesh is as passionate about tax as he is knowledgeable and always happy to explain technical points of detail with enthusiasm.

Deepesh truly and authentically cares about his clients' needs. He is strongly committed to securing the best outcome for his clients.

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Kevin Cummings

Band 5

Kevin Cummings is head of UK tax at McDermott Will & Emery. He advises clients on the tax aspects of capital market, private equity and corporate transactions, with notable expertise representing US-headquartered clients.

One of these exceptional people you can always call, he is extremely responsive but also listens to what clients need.

Kevin is very knowledgeable, responsive, pushes projects, understands the business and is committed to finding the best solution for the client.

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Helen Mackey

Up and Coming

Helen Mackey advises on the tax aspects of M&A and corporate reorganisations, including those involving international tax issues. She also has notable experience when it comes to W&I and other tax risk insurance matters.

She is user-friendly, patient and very good at communicating highly complex issues.

Helen is a sophisticated and commercial adviser.

Helen is a hugely capable adviser. It is always a treat to have the opportunity to work with her.

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