Tax - UK
What the team is known for
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett stands out for its expertise in investment fund-related tax and counts leading asset managers in its client base. The group works for those same clients on the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets transactions.
Strengths
"They're very client-focused and work through complexity with the client in mind."
"The team has strong knowledge of US tax matters."
"They've demonstrated high responsiveness and commerciality of approach."
Work highlights
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented KKR in its USD450 million investment in Hero Future Energies.
Notable Practitioners
Yash Rupal is the head of the UK tax practice at Simpson Thacher. He advises private equity clients on complex fund structuring, as well as on their transactional work. "Yash shows a deep understanding of the commercial and legal background against which relevant tax issues must be assessed." "Yash continues to be my go-to person on tax." "Yash is client-focused, experienced and enjoyable to work with."
