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Goodwin Procter LLP

Tax

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Goodwin Procter LLP

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Tax - London (Firms)

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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  • Goodwin's tax team are exceptional. The team are incredible in dealing with difficult situations.

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

    Tax respondentUK
  • It is just a great team to work with. They have technical knowledge and expertise.

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

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

    Tax respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Laura Charkin
    Band 1Laura Charkin

    Laura Charkin

    Laura Charkin's practice is centred on the taxation of investment funds. She provides guidance on structuring, raising and managing investment funds across a range of asset classes.

    • Laura is a really excellent lawyer.

      Tax respondentUK
    • Laura has a great depth of tax knowledge across many different disciplines.

      Tax respondentUK
    • Laura is great. She understands the business, the market and the drivers.

      Tax respondentUK
  • 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 is a fantastic lawyer.

      Tax respondentUK
    • 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 respondentUK

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