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Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
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.
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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.
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An Eversheds Sutherland tax team advised the Pensions Protection Fund on its disposal of Kodak Alaris to Kingswood Capital Management.
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Eversheds Sutherland brings extensive experience in tax M&A. The team are very skilled in tax due diligence and are responsive at all hours.
They excel at managing complex, multiparty transactions.
The department has a deep knowledge, both of the industry the company operates in and also of the tax implications. The team ask relevant questions and then provide the relevant tax advice.
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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.
Tax
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Richard Surtees
Robert Waterson
Richard Johnson
Paul Beausang
Charlotte Stodell
Benjamin Shem-Tov
Anisha Polson
Ben Jones
Head of Department
Deepesh Upadhyay
Helen Mackey
Kevin Cummings
Colin Askew
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Practice area: Tax
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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