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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 and EMEA Tax Law Firm of the Year at the ITR EMEA Tax Awards 2025.

Chambers Review

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Tax - London (Firms)

3
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.

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

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

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We have always found Eversheds to be extremely responsive.

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Their ability to meet demanding timelines sets them apart.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Jones
3
Ben Jones
3
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 consistently delivers high quality work within our specified timeframes, even when deadlines are extremely tight.

Ben is responsive and commercial.

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

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.

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Deepesh Upadhyay
5
Deepesh Upadhyay
5
Band 5

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

Deepesh has good knowledge and is client-driven.

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

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

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Helen Mackey
5
Helen Mackey
5
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.

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

Helen is brilliant.

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

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

Helen has consistently delivered exceptional advice on complex matters.

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Kevin Cummings
5
Kevin Cummings
5
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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Ranked Lawyers at
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Ben Jones
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Ben Jones
3
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Deepesh Upadhyay
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Deepesh Upadhyay
5
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Helen Mackey
5
Helen Mackey
5
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Kevin Cummings
5
Kevin Cummings
5
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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

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

TMT