Tax

Travers Smith houses a well-regarded tax practice that focuses on the representation of asset managers and institutional investors in private equity-related transactions. The group is also adept at providing advice on the tax issues relating to investment funds. In addition to its PE work, the team also assists large corporates on matters including the tax structuring of M&A.

"The firm is always able to provide a pragmatic and commercial response."

Travers Smith advised InstaVolt and its management team on its acquisition by EQT Infrastructure.

Emily Clark is head of asset management at Travers Smith. She advises asset managers on the tax aspects of fund formation and structuring. She also works with those clients on their investments and acquisitions. "Emily is very clever, she knows her stuff inside out and clients really value her judgement." "She is super talented and she is an excellent lawyer." "She's pragmatic and solutions-based."

Hannah Manning provides tax advice on private equity transactions as well as on corporate/M&A and restructurings.

Russell Warren is head of M&A tax at Travers Smith. He is able to assist private equity clients with the tax aspects of complex corporate transactions. "He's commercial, focused, driven and results-oriented."

Madeline Gowlett is a tax specialist who advises clients on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, joint ventures and capital market-related work. She also has experience in cross-border tax matters. "Madeline is very thorough, very professional and very considered. She really does understand our business."