Eversheds Sutherland, Tax | Chambers Global Profile

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Tax - UK

Band 3

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 Sutherland advised Edwards LifeSciences on the USD4.2 billion sale of its Critical Care product group to Becton, Dickinson and Company.

Strengths

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We have always found Eversheds to be extremely responsive.

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Eversheds has the ability to understand customer priorities and pragmatically advise on matters.

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Their ability to meet demanding timelines sets them apart.

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Eversheds strengths are their expertise, speed and flexibility. Their service levels and responsiveness are second to none.

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The team continually goes above and beyond to deliver the advice I need when I need it.

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We have always found Eversheds to be extremely responsive.

Tax respondent
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Eversheds has the ability to understand customer priorities and pragmatically advise on matters.

Tax respondent
Global

Their ability to meet demanding timelines sets them apart.

Tax respondent
Global

Eversheds strengths are their expertise, speed and flexibility. Their service levels and responsiveness are second to none.

Tax respondent
Global

The team continually goes above and beyond to deliver the advice I need when I need it.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Jones

Band 3

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 responsive and commercial.

Ben's ability to manage complex matters efficiently and effectively, while maintaining clear communication and strategic oversight, makes him a highly valued adviser to our business.

Ben is a highly sophisticated tax lawyer. He delivers consistently for our business from both a technical and commercial standpoint.

Ben consistently delivers high quality work within our specified timeframes, even when deadlines are extremely tight.

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Robert Waterson

Band 3

Robert Waterson represents clients facing inquiries from UK and European tax authorities. His work is broad and includes disputes involving customs duty, anti-dumping duty and SDLT. He is UK head of tax disputes at Eversheds.

Robert is a very knowledgeable, experienced tax adviser.

Robert provides very valuable support on matters that require a combination of excellent technical knowledge and a commercial approach.

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Deepesh Upadhyay

Band 5

Deepesh Upadhyay advises clients on all things finance, including the tax structuring of capital markets transactions and debt restructurings.

Deepesh is very clear on where attention should be focused in due diligence and negotiation. He is able to leverage his experience to deliver client outcomes.

Deepesh has great knowledge and client service. He really cares.

Deepesh has good knowledge and is client-driven.

Deepesh has an encyclopaedic knowledge of tax law, and he gets the job done.

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Helen Mackey

Band 5

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.

Helen brings outstanding technical expertise, which she consistently combines with a strong commercial perspective.

Helen is brilliant.

Helen has consistently delivered exceptional advice on complex matters.

Helen's ability to navigate complex legal issues while remaining focused on practical, business-oriented outcomes makes her advice particularly valuable.

She has always been extremely responsive. I would recommend Helen to anyone looking for sound and commercial advice.

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Kevin Cummings

Band 5

Kevin Cummings advises clients on the tax aspects of capital market, private equity and corporate transactions, with notable expertise representing US-headquartered clients.

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