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UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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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.
Skadden’s U.K. tax controversy and investigations practice combines the skills of experienced English-qualified tax practitioners and dispute resolution lawyers. The group provides its clients with tactical and technical advice to ensure that tax disputes and investigations are resolved as effectively as possible through various methods such as negotiation, expert determination or a hearing before the tribunals or the courts.
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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 respondentUKThey are highly responsive and very communicative, and their advice is always very clear.
Tax respondentUKThe 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 respondentUKSkadden's team are practical-thinking and goal-focused. They are extremely responsive, and their client service approach is impeccable.
Tax respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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 respondentUK
Band 4 
Band 4 
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 respondentUK
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Tax
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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