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Ropes & Gray LLP

Tax

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Tax - UK

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
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.

Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray advised Basecamp Research on its USD60 million Series B funding round.

Strengths

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  • The partners are all incredibly strong lawyers who know their clients' business well and are very close to the details on deals. They are very skilled at high-profile and technical matters.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • They are commercially driven, very responsive, practical and technically well skilled. They are extremely responsive.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The Ropes & Gray team is highly responsive and provides practical, to-the-point client service.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Andrew Howard
    Band 3Andrew Howard

    Andrew Howard

    Andrew Howard works with investment managers, banks and corporate groups on the tax aspects of M&A and financings.

    • Andrew is very responsive, technically good and nice to work with.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Andrew is a superb lawyer and adviser.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Andrew is a best-in-class professional. I would recommend him to any client.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Andrew stands out for being a real team player who is focused on driving the best outcomes for his clients in the most pragmatic manner.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Andrew is responsive and knowledgeable.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 5Christopher Agnoli
    Band 5Christopher Agnoli

    Christopher Agnoli

    Christopher Agnoli has a wide range of experience working on complex UK and international tax issues involving all areas of corporate tax, including cross-border M&A.

    • Christopher is a fantastic adviser who is able to provide clear, sophisticated advice. He is my go-to for UK tax matters.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Christopher is a pleasure to work with. He is highly accessible and on top of details.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Christopher is very knowledgeable and hands-on.

      Tax respondentEurope

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