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Tax - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Linklaters is held in high regard for its capable handling of high-profile corporate transactions both in the UK and internationally. The tax team has a breadth of experience and knowledge covering areas such as M&A, financing and restructuring. Clients hail from a broad range of sectors including finance and energy.
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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Thames Water on the tax aspects of its £22 billion balance sheet recapitalisation transaction.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters' tax team showed a real ability to get to the key issues quickly and clearly. They brought real-world solutions and didn't waste any time on matters that weren't relevant.

    Tax respondentUK

  • Linklaters are simultaneously technically informed, practically minded and fantastic business advisers.

    Tax respondentUK

  • The team are technically strong, but what sets them apart is their interest in and understanding of their clients, which results in pragmatic, commercially focused advice and support.

    Tax respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Lynne Walkington
    Lynne Walkington

    Lynne Walkington

    Lynne Walkington advises on tax issues relating to M&A, corporate restructuring and capital market deals. Her client base includes insurance companies, professional services firms and investment funds.
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  • Chris Smale
    Chris Smale

    Chris Smale

    Chris Smale is a corporate tax expert who advises clients on a range of matters including M&A, finance transactions and restructurings.

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  • Alexei Franks
    Alexei Franks

    Alexei Franks

    Alexei Franks has a broad practice that sees him advising on real estate matters, M&A and joint ventures.

    • Alexei always has a positive can-do attitude and makes himself available whenever there is a client need.

      Tax respondentUK

    • Alexei is very thorough, and you always feel like he has your very best interest at heart. He is very commercially aware and clear in his communication.

      Tax respondentUK

    • Alexei has very detailed knowledge. He's very commercial, thinks through the strategy from a tax perspective and considers all aspects.

      Tax respondentUK
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