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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 - The Regions

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland’s Leeds-based tax team is recognised for its expertise in M&A transactions at local, national and global levels, as well as for providing advisory services to international blue-chip clients across various sectors.

Work Highlights

  • An Eversheds Sutherland tax team advised the Pensions Protection Fund on its disposal of Kodak Alaris to Kingswood Capital Management.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Colin Askew
3
Colin Askew
3
Band 3

Leeds-based partner Colin Askew brings extensive experience in leading large, cross-border corporate acquisitions and disposals as well as reorganisations. Clients originate from a wide range of sectors including private equity, manufacturing and cybersecurity.

Colin Askew is highly capable, pragmatic and experienced. He works proactively and efficiently, consistently driving deals forward.

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Colin Askew
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Colin Askew
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Members

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Anisha Polson

Ben Jones

Head of Department

Benjamin Shem-Tov

Charlotte Stodell

Deepesh Upadhyay

Helen Mackey

Kevin Cummings

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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