Proskauer Rose LLP, Tax | Chambers UK Profile

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Tax - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Proskauer Rose advised Intermediate Capital on the tax implications of its acquisition of Direct Ferries.

Strengths

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They deliver clear, succinct, commercial advice.

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They are very experienced, with strong knowledge of the markets and law. They also communicate effectively.

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Proskauer are technically astute and able to work through any transaction, picking things up quickly.

Tax respondent
UK

They deliver clear, succinct, commercial advice.

Tax respondent
UK

They are very experienced, with strong knowledge of the markets and law. They also communicate effectively.

Tax respondent
UK

Proskauer are technically astute and able to work through any transaction, picking things up quickly.

Tax respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Sear

Band 2

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 brains you could come across.

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Mary B Kuusisto

Band 2

Mary Kuusisto is co-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.

She is exceptional.

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Robert Gaut

Band 4

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.

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Stephen Pevsner

Band 4

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.

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