Tax

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.

"The team has the depth and breadth of tax knowledge to support on international tax matters."

Eversheds Sutherland advised DuPont on the sale of a majority of its mobility and materials segment to Celanese Corporation, providing transactional tax advice in relation to the sale.

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's advice is always clear, timely and thorough. His delivery is incredibly personable and commercial. Ben is an exceptional adviser and it is always a pleasure to deal with him and his team." "Ben has delivered timely, clear and commercial tax advice. He is extremely responsive and always happy to share his views at the initial stages of a project."

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 passionate about client needs and service, and is always seeking to secure the best outcome for his clients." "He helps us to appraise risk and also to scope an approach to tax diligence that strikes the right balance between risk and cost."

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.