Tax - UK
What the team is known for
Simmons & Simmons's tax team advises clients on all manner of direct and indirect tax concerns. The team works with clients from the energy, financial services, media and telecoms sectors, and is notable for its work on cross-border tax structuring mandates as well as for its leading work on fund and asset management-related tax advice. It is able to offer a full-service offering with additional contentious tax capabilities.
Notable practitioners
Nick Cronkshaw provides counsel on the tax structuring of large private equity transactions. He also advises public companies on M&A activity.
Martin Shah advises clients on funds-related work, finance transactions and M&A. He frequently works with institutional asset managers and hedge funds and is noted for his advice on cross-border matters.
Heather Rowlands comes recommended for her ability to advise corporate clients on VAT disputes. "Heather is excellent. She knows her stuff and her cases inside out." "She is diligent and on top of the detail."
Richard Harvey represents clients in direct and indirect tax disputes before both tiers of the Tax Tribunal. He is especially noted for his VAT work.
