Tax
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7280 2000Chambers Review
Proskauer Rose houses a well-regarded tax practice which is noted for its expertise in investment fund tax matters. In that space, the team works with leading sponsors on fund structuring across a range of asset classes. It regularly acts on cross-border issues, especially those requiring advice on US tax. It also advises clients across a range of corporate matters including M&A, private equity and restructuring.
Work Highlights
- Proskauer Rose advised Intermediate Capital on the tax implications of its acquisition of Direct Ferries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very experienced, with strong knowledge of the markets and law. They also communicate effectively."
"They deliver clear, succinct, commercial advice."
"Proskauer are technically astute and able to work through any transaction, picking things up quickly."
"They are very experienced, with strong knowledge of the markets and law. They also communicate effectively."
"They deliver clear, succinct, commercial advice."
"Proskauer are technically astute and able to work through any transaction, picking things up quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Sear gives strategic tax advice to large institutional investors and investment fund managers. She works with clients on a full range of fund-related taxation.
"Catherine has one of the most encyclopedic tax knowledge brains you could come across."
Mary Kuusisto is head of Proskauer Rose's London office. She provides extensive support to US funds on the tax aspects of fund formation. She also regularly works with those clients on structuring investments.
Robert Gaut heads Proskauer Rose's UK tax team. He supports corporate clients on the complex tax implications of M&A, as well as advising PE houses on fund structuring.
"Robert is very good - very reliable and very pleasant to work with."
Stephen Pevsner has wide-ranging experience providing tax advice to private equity groups and corporate clients. As well as assisting with tax planning and structuring, Pevsner also advises clients on transactional work.
"Stephen is superb on international tax advice."
"Stephen is really hands-on; you benefit from his expertise."