LAWYER PROFILE

Peter Abbott

UK 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Peter is a tax partner in the London office. Peter advises on the tax aspects of public and private M&A transactions, with a particular focus on the tax structuring of UK and international private equity transactions and related restructurings and management equity plans.

Peter is a Chartered Tax Adviser and member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. He regularly contributes to consultations with HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury on developments in tax legislation.

Career

2021 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2006-2021 Macfarlanes LLP, London

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Tax - London (Firms)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Peter Abbott specialises in corporate tax and is well known for advising on high-value M&A and private equity transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Peter is great at explaining complicated tax topics in a way that's easy to understand.
TaxChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Peter has good and broad experience. He's a good person to bounce ideas off and is very responsive.
TaxChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Peter is very good at focusing attention on the important issues. He is very good at understanding what clients care about.
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