Department profile
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Tax

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Rankings

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Tax - UK

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett stands out for its expertise in investment fund-related tax and counts leading asset managers among its client base. The group works for those same clients on the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher advised EQT on the establishment of a buyout fund, EQT X, which raised EUR22 billion.

Strengths

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  • They are brilliant minds yet highly sensible and commercial. We couldn't be in better hands.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The tax department has a very highly experienced team of exceptional tax lawyers who are capable of providing a full range of services to support us.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Their client service and communication is excellent. They have high-quality people.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The tax group operates as a seamless and highly effective team with the capability to handle large, complex commercial matters with confidence.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Yash Rupal
    Band 1Yash Rupal

    Yash Rupal

    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 has a brilliant mind with the ability to distil the complicated into the simple. He is also a skilled tactician, bringing about results you never thought possible. He’s the best in his game.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Yash is the pre-eminent tax adviser in the UK. His extensive experience in so many complex areas of UK tax marks Yash out as the go-to tax adviser.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Yash is the tax adviser you want on your side.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Yash is a brilliant lawyer. He is intensely clever, always no-nonsense and always bang on.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 5Sarah Lindley
    Band 5Sarah Lindley

    Sarah Lindley

    Sarah Lindley is a specialist in corporate tax who is sought out for advice on a wide range of transaction types including M&A and business restructuring. She has standout knowledge of the tech sphere.
  • Up and ComingCaleb McConnell
    Up and ComingCaleb McConnell

    Caleb McConnell

    Caleb McConnell advises clients on the tax aspects of M&A and investment fund structuring.

    • I would highlight Caleb for his client focus and personable approach, which make him a pleasure to work with.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Caleb's knowledge of the market is super strong. He has a nice balance of commercial knowledge, technical ability and market experience.

      Tax respondentEurope

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