Tax
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
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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
- Ropes & Gray represented Advent International and its portfolio company NielsenIQ in connection with the successful completion of its strategic combination with GfK.
Strengths
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"The team are highly client-oriented and they're able to meet ambitious deadlines."
"I never have to follow up with Ropes; the perspectives and advice given are almost always clear and on point in the first instance."
"The team are highly client-oriented and they're able to meet ambitious deadlines."
"I never have to follow up with Ropes; the perspectives and advice given are almost always clear and on point in the first instance."
Notable Practitioners
Brenda Coleman provides extensive support to clients in the private fund space regarding tax structuring, planning and compliance. Her clients include leading private equity firms, as well as hedge funds and corporate groups.
"She is very good indeed - very good with clients and good with technical details."
"She's extremely charming, but beyond that she is technically really thorough and careful."
Andrew Howard works with investment managers, banks and corporate groups on the tax aspects of M&A and financings.
"Andrew is excellent to work with - he understands the issues, is super responsive and delivers really practical advice."
"Andrew is an outstanding adviser and great collaborator."
"Andrew is knowledgeable and can speak with authority."
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 pleasure to work with. He's a strong negotiator who remains calm."
"Christopher is hands-on, knowledgeable and a pleasant human being."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ropes & Gray LLP
London (Firms)