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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

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

Strengths

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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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 and at short notice.

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4
Robert Waterson
4
Band 4

Robert Waterson of Eversheds Sutherland 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.

Robert has a pragmatic approach to reaching practical solutions acceptable to both the group and the relevant tax authority.

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

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

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Helen Mackey
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Up and Coming

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

Helen is a sophisticated and commercial adviser.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland

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4
Ben Jones
4
Band 4
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Deepesh Upadhyay
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Band 5
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Helen Mackey
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Up and Coming
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Tax: Contentious
4
Robert Waterson
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