Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, Tax

About

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We are one of the few international law firms to provide a combined offering of both domestic and cross-border tax advice within the major European jurisdictions, working together as one team on cross-border matters. Our work focuses on tax advice in connection with M&A and private capital transactions, and we also are leaders for complex tax advice in relation to the real estate sector, and on behalf of high-net-worth individuals. We are consistently recognised for our work in tax, including as Best International Tax Team of the Year at the 2023 Tolley’s Taxation Awards.

Chambers Review

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Tax - UK

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Skadden focuses on advising clients on the tax elements of public M&A, especially those deals involving US tax issues. The team also works with clients on private equity deals and is highly proficient in cross-border transactions thanks to its established global network of offices. The tax team is experienced in acting for clients within the real estate, finance and technology sectors.

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Work Highlights

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Skadden advised SDCL Edge Acquisition Corporation on the tax aspects of its USD736 million business combination with Cunova.

Strengths

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Skadden handle many complex transactions and have a lot of industry experience.

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Europe

Skadden brings a deep bench of professionals with experience beyond their peers.

Tax respondent
Europe

Our transaction was highly complex. Skadden did a great job of getting the right structure and made us aware of the implications of using one structure over another.

Tax respondent
Europe

Skadden handle many complex transactions and have a lot of industry experience.

Tax respondent
Europe

Skadden brings a deep bench of professionals with experience beyond their peers.

Tax respondent
Europe

Our transaction was highly complex. Skadden did a great job of getting the right structure and made us aware of the implications of using one structure over another.

Tax respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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James Anderson

Band 1

James Anderson is head of Skadden's European tax team. He is a highly respected practitioner known for his deft advice on transactional tax issues. He is able to assist on cross-border matters, especially those involving US elements.

He is a phenomenal lawyer - he is very practical and pragmatic, and he has a good risk-based approach to things.

James is the best in the market.

He is very robust and a well-established tax partner. He runs his matters very efficiently, and he himself is technically excellent and good at analysing matters.

He is creative, hard-working, very experienced and always available - the whole package.

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Patrick O'Gara

Band 4

Patrick O'Gara advises household-name clients on complex tax planning matters. He also regularly advises those clients on the tax aspects of transactions.

Patrick is very analytical, very smart and has a deep insight into tax law.

Patrick was professional, with a comprehensive understanding of the issues, both legal and commercial.

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Elizabeth Spencer

Associates to watch

Elizabeth Spencer is an associate in Skadden's tax team who advises large corporate clients on tax matters relating to M&A and financing transactions.

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