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

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

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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.

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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 the International Paper Company on the tax aspects of its USD9.9 billion acquisition of DS Smith.

Strengths

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  • The partners have exceptional technical knowledge coupled with broad industry and market experience. They also tend to be extremely proactive.

    Tax respondentEurope

  • They are highly responsive and very communicative, and their advice is always very clear.

    Tax respondentEurope

  • The team had a thorough understanding of tax issues on M&A matters and were quick to respond. Issues were summarised well, and recommendations were clear for decision-making.

    Tax respondentEurope

  • Skadden's team is practical-thinking and goal-focused. It is extremely responsive, and the client service approach is impeccable.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Anderson
    James Anderson

    James Anderson

    James Anderson is the 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.

    • James is a very experienced advisor and demonstrates a lot of intellectual rigor. He is very technical, but understands our business very well.

      Tax respondentEurope
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  • Patrick O'Gara
    Patrick O'Gara

    Patrick O'Gara

    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 absolutely fantastic and is intellectually incredibly powerful.

      Tax respondentEurope
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