Kate Schmit
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Tax
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About
Provided by Kate Schmit
Practice Areas
Kate is the head of the corporate tax practice and is a highly experienced tax lawyer who advises on a broad range of issues. She works with the full spectrum of clients, advising on the tax aspects of M&A, private equity, reorganisations and the design and implementation of share incentive arrangements.
Kate joined the firm in 2008 from a leading national firm and has been a partner since 2010. Kate currently sits on the Strategy Board of the firm.
Kate has a broad practice with a particular interest in corporate tax, employee share schemes and employment–related taxation. She has extensive experience in advising in relation to exit planning and reorganisations along with private equity transactions. She is a popular choice as tax counsel for entrepreneurs.
Chambers Review
UK
Kate Schmit is a strong choice for clients with corporate tax issues. Her expertise covers matters such as M&A, reorganisations and incentive plans.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kate is an excellent lawyer."
"Kate is an exceptional lawyer who is technically brilliant, with a very client-focused approach"
"Kate understands when and how to intervene and has very good responsiveness. Even when she's only copied in she is engaged enough to come in where necessary."
"Kate handled the matter brilliantly."
"Kate is good at pointing us to the right person."
"Kate is an excellent lawyer."
"Kate is an exceptional lawyer who is technically brilliant, with a very client-focused approach"
"Kate understands when and how to intervene and has very good responsiveness. Even when she's only copied in she is engaged enough to come in where necessary."
"Kate handled the matter brilliantly."
"Kate is good at pointing us to the right person."