Tax - UK
Band 6
What the Team is Known For
Fried Frank advises a range of notable clients, from asset management firms to public and private corporations. The firm can draw upon the expertise of a global network of offices to assist with international tax matters.
Strengths
They are incredibly responsive and attentive to client's matters.
Fried Frank provides a fantastic, second-to-none service. No one is faster than Fried Frank. They are very responsive.
Their commercial awareness is second to none, and their knowledge of what is happening worldwide distinguishes them from other law firms.
Fried Frank's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent, with strong partner involvement and high availability contributing to effective outcomes.
Fried Frank's partners have a clear way of communicating tax issues that helps us make the best decisions for the business. Their partners and associates are incredibly responsive and hard-working.
Work Highlights
Fried Frank advised BlackRock on its USD12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners.
Notable practitioners
Nick Thornton of Fried Frank counsels clients on tax matters relating to securitisations, IPOs and M&A. He also advises on tax-related investment fund matters.
Nick is an incredible tax partner who always finds the best way for us to work through complex tax matters.
He is excellent on all counts. He is highly responsive, clear in communication and able to make complex issues easy to grasp.
Nick is always available and very helpful.
Oliver Currall is noted for his experience advising clients on the tax implications of public M&A and private equity transactions. He is also able to assist fund managers with tax planning and fund structuring.
He is very technically minded but also commercial. He is a very safe pair of hands.
Oliver excels in all categories.
