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Goodwin Procter LLP

Tax

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Goodwin Procter LLP

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Complex tax issues often arise in structuring strategic, commercial and financial transactions and investment products. To find practical solutions to these challenging issues, clients rely on Goodwin’s tax lawyers to advise on the full range of international, federal and state tax issues. Clients seek us out not only to address their tax issues on a transaction, but also to help them gain a competitive advantage by creating structures designed to solve the tax issues faced by the counterparties.

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Tax - UK

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The tax team at Goodwin is well known for advising on high-value M&A and investment fund structuring. Its clients are drawn from a range of areas, but the lawyers excel when working with those in the real estate and life sciences spaces. International tax issues are a strength, and the team is well placed to advise on these because of its global network of offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin advised TA Associates on a number of mandates, including the acquisition of SER Global Holdings GmbH and its subsidiaries.

Strengths

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  • They are top-tier partners who are knowledgeable and commercial in their advice.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • It is just a great team to work with. It has technical knowledge and expertise.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The Goodwin team is practical and extremely prompt when addressing matters. The lawyers have a deep understanding of relevant tax-related matters and use that when providing advisory services.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Goodwin's tax team is exceptional. The team is incredible in dealing with difficult situations.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Goodwin has a deep understanding of the market, whist also having expertise across disciplines and geographies.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5David Irvine
    Band 5David Irvine

    David Irvine

    David Irvine stands out for his expertise in investment fund-related tax matters and regularly advises high-profile clients on fund structuring. Additionally, he is known for his work on the tax aspects of corporate restructuring.

    • David has extensive experience across multiple sectors and deep technical knowledge that is deployed in a practical and commercial manner to the benefit of the client.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • David is a fantastic lawyer.

      Tax respondentEurope

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