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Eversheds Sutherland’s global tax practice comprises over 160 professionals across more than 20 jurisdictions, with significant tax capabilities across Europe and in the US. The team advises a global client base, including leading multinational corporations and financial institutions, across a wider range of specialism including private equity, real estate, insurance, finance, funds and financial services, tax controversy and employee incentivisation planning, on a cross-border basis.

In the UK, Eversheds Sutherland has one of the largest tax teams within a UK law firm and provides a full range of services across all areas of business taxation, with particular strength in international work.

The team frequently leads on multi-jurisdictional mandates, coordinating closely with colleagues across the firm’s global offices.  The team is consistently recognised for its tax experience, most recently being awarded Best International Tax Team at the 2024 Tolley’s Taxation Awards.

Chambers Review

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Tax - UK

4
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.

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.

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
4
Ben Jones
4
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
5
Deepesh Upadhyay
5
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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Helen Mackey
U
Helen Mackey
U
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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Ben Jones
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Ben Jones
4
Band 4
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Deepesh Upadhyay
5
Deepesh Upadhyay
5
Band 5
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Helen Mackey
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Helen Mackey
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Anisha Polson

Ben Jones

Ben Jones

Head of Department

Benjamin Shem-Tov

Charlotte Stodell

Colin Askew

Danny Blum

Paul Beausang

Richard Johnson

Richard Surtees

Robert Waterson

Clients

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AIG

Aviva Plc

Edwards LifeSciences

HSBC

Inflexion Private Equity Partners

Keltbray Limited

Legal & General

Liberty Mutual

London LGPS CIV

Morrisons Supermarket Group

NextEnergy Capital

SEGRO

Schroders Greencoat

Specialist Risk Group Limited

Industries

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Energy

Financial Services

Industrials

Insurance

Private Equity

Real Estate

Retail

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