Tax

International tax matters are at the core of Ropes & Gray's practice, with standout expertise in US taxation. The team has significant experience providing advice to private equity groups on mergers, acquisitions, investments and joint ventures, among other areas.

"The Ropes & Gray UK tax team are exceptional, with broad experience across a wide variety of complex matters."

"They are very service and client oriented and they provide pragmatic advice, which makes them easy to work with."

Ropes & Gray advised Astorg on the tax aspects of its acquisition of the Fastmarkets business division of Euromoney Institutional Investor.

Brenda Coleman provides extensive support to clients in the private funds space regarding tax structuring, planning and compliance. Her clients include leading private equity firms, as well as hedge funds and corporate groups. "Brenda works to understand our business and key considerations." "Brenda is very experienced. She's a strategic thinker who is very focused on getting to the right result for the client in a pragmatic way."

Andrew Howard works with investment mangers, banks and corporate groups on the tax aspects of M&A and financings. "Andrew is excellent with clients, can see around corners and offers practical and commercial solutions." "He is able to handle a varied number of enquiries from myself and my team. His ability to navigate the rules is quite helpful."