Tax
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Contact number
+44 207 275 6500Chambers Review
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 represented Bridgepoint Capital on its £835 million acquisition of Energy Capital Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are incredibly responsive and give common-sense and practical advice."
"The team comprises seasoned lawyers with extensive experience in their respective fields."
"They are incredibly responsive and give common-sense and practical advice."
"The team comprises seasoned lawyers with extensive experience in their respective fields."
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 brings huge amounts of experience and technical knowledge."
"Yash is an exceptional tax lawyer and shows a profound understanding of complex legal principles and their practical application."
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.
"Sarah was incredibly easy to work with and she managed to cut through the detail and made it an enjoyable experience and is very good at holding her ground with the other side."
"Sarah is a very capable tax advisor and has proved to be very innovative and argues your side very well."