Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Tax - UK
What the Team is Known For
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 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.
Strengths
The Travers Smith tax team combine technical excellence with the provision of the practical, commercial advice that clients crave.
They are excellent at providing clear advice and always take a pragmatic approach.
All members of the team that we have met are strong. They are very clear and responsive across the board.
Work Highlights
Travers Smith advised Zegona Communications on the EUR5 billion acquisition of Vodafone Spain.
Notable practitioners
Emily Clark advises asset managers on the tax aspects of fund formation and structuring. She also works with those clients on their investments and acquisitions.
Emily has a great insight into the funds industry and brings that to bear in her tax advice to her clients in a way that stands out in the market.
Hannah always gives clear, market-focused advice.
Hannah is technically brilliant, very responsive and highly commercial.