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Tax - London (Firms)

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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Yash Rupal
1
Yash Rupal
1
Band 1
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 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.

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

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.

Yash is the tax adviser you want on your side.

Sarah Lindley
5
Sarah Lindley
5
Band 5
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.
U
Caleb McConnell
U
Up and Coming

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.

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

Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Yash Rupal
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Yash Rupal
1
Band 1
Sarah Lindley
5
Sarah Lindley
5
Band 5
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Caleb McConnell
U
Up and Coming