LAWYER PROFILE

May Smith

UK 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

London (Firms)

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

May has an international corporate tax practice focusing primarily on transactional work. She specialises in private and public M&A, joint ventures, capital markets, funds structuring and restructurings, typically with complex, cross-border aspects.

May works across a wide range of sectors but has particular experience in advising life sciences, tech and consumer goods groups, as well as financial investors and investment funds.

Career

May has been a partner at Freshfields since 2017.

Professional Memberships

City of London Law Society Revenue Committee.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Tax - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

May Smith has a broad practice providing guidance to clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, among other areas.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Her knowledge and sophistication are always outstanding..
TaxChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
In addition to her tax expertise, May demonstrates great interpersonal skills, which make interactions with her and her team very pleasant even during challenging negotiations.
TaxChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
May is a superstar.
TaxChambers Guide to the Legal Profession