Tax | Global

A&O Shearman is a respected firm operating in a number of jurisdictions, with particularly strong European and Australian hubs. Additionally, A&O Shearman leverages its global footprint to advise a number of high-profile investment groups on large-scale cross-border transactions. The law firm offers:

• Specialist expertise in tax matters in the financial sector.

• Expertise in handling transactions in the private equity and real estate industries.

• Assistance with a range of banking and capital markets-related tax issues.

Baker McKenzie is a market-leading global practice with offices in key worldwide jurisdictions. Baker McKenzie regularly represents multinationals, banks and other financial entities, highlighting the breadth of the group's expertise. The law firm offers:

• Comprehensive tax support for high-profile clients on global transactions and restructurings.

• Advice on transfer pricing and tax planning, and representation in tax evasion matters.

• Capabilities for handling contentious tax matters.

DLA Piper is a global firm with a truly international footprint. DLA Piper is increasingly active on cross-border mandates involving Hong Kong and Mainland China. The law firm is:

• Experienced in handling complex and multi-jurisdictional transactional matters.

• Capable of running regional tax disputes with national tax authorities.

• Active in transfer pricing, M&A and restructuring.

Freshfields has a market-leading European tax practice that assists with both contentious and non-contentious global matters. Freshfields possesses a considerable footprint in key European jurisdictions such as Germany, Belgium and the UK. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in handling corporate matters, such as cross-border M&A deals in the financial sector.

• A highly regarded contentious practice, with particular expertise in HMRC inquiries, VAT appeals and disputes concerning international tax authorities.

• Expert representation of banks, multinationals and private equity funds.

• Significant expertise in representing Asia-based clients in cross-border mandates.

Clifford Chance is a powerhouse firm recognised for its fully integrated tax advice over a broad spectrum of industries. Clifford Chance is also known for its strong presence in the global sphere due to its extensive network in Europe, the USA and Asia-Pacific. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in tax structuring on capital markets and corporate/M&A transactions, while also possessing a capable contentious tax team.

• Considerable aptitude for handling the tax elements of companies' IPOs on an international level.

• Expert support to clients in the banking sphere.

CMS benefits from local tax capabilities across Central and Western European markets, as well as strong UK and Swiss-based groups. CMS has the enviable capacity to offer a single-firm solution to many transactions or corporate restructuring matters concerning multiple jurisdictions. The law firm offers:

• Assistance with M&A transactions that entail tax due diligence and transfer of assets.

• Expertise in advising clients on transfer pricing and indirect tax advisory mandates.

• In-depth knowledge of the real estate, media, technology and private equity sectors.

Latham & Watkins has a US team with an excellent global footprint in the tax arena, known for its stellar work on both transactional and contentious matters. Latham represents multinational clients in a multitude of high-value and high-profile deals. The law firm offers:

• Extensive expertise in M&A and tax litigation.

• In-depth advice on tax-heavy transactions, such as asset sales in the real estate sector.

• Representation of clients from a wealth of industries, including large multinational technology companies and financial institutions.

Linklaters has a stellar reputation among financial institutions for its tax work. The firm remains a major player in the corporate transactional areas of the taxation practice area, with particularly notable teams in the UK and Europe.

• Excels in cross-border acquisition structuring for a range of top-tier clients.

• Acts on tax matters ancillary to financing and restructuring.

• Capable of handling cases relating to investment and real estate funds.

Widely renowned for its US tax practice and experience in a variety of tax-related matters, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is respected for both its global footprint and its important role in global transactions throughout a multitude of jurisdictions, particularly across Europe and the USA. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in handling strategic tax planning, implementation issues and transfer pricing.

• Specialist knowledge of several industries, with notable clients in the insurance and investment sectors.

• Representation of public and private companies in their qualification for tax-free spin-offs.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has robust tax teams in the USA together with an impressive office in London. Those teams are praised highly for their handling of international tax matters and cross-border transactions and investments. The law firm offers:

• Sector expertise in energy, real estate and financial services.

• Experience in relation to taxation and cross-border transactions.

• Representation of a wide range of clients including multinational corporations, investment funds and sovereign wealth funds.

Sullivan & Cromwell has a robust tax practice with excellent offices in New York and Paris. It has cultivated a great reputation in the market for representing multinational conglomerates in significant cross-border tax issues. The law firm offers:

• Experience advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious mandates.

• A strong controversy team in France with a proven track record in challenging national regulations for a varied clientele.

• Advice for US companies and their subsidiaries abroad on the international effect of recent US tax reforms on multinational groups.

Weil has a global tax group recognised for its presence in key locations including France, London and New York. It offers a breadth of transactional services combined with a strong core tax team to support clients on multi-jurisdictional tax concerns. The law firm offers:

• Broad capabilities in handling tax matters relating to bankruptcy, M&A and private equity funds.

• Expertise in the area of bankruptcy tax, with prominent experience in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and the effect on affiliated companies in foreign jurisdictions.

• Representation of multinationals, private equity funds and other financial services entities.

Ashurst has a strong reputation in advising across a range of tax matters, harbouring tax expertise in large M&A transactions, real estate and fund structuring. The law firm offers:

• Experience in relation to cross-border tax-related transactions.

• Representation of a wide range of clients including alternative asset managers and multinational corporations.

• Further sector expertise in transport, energy, infrastructure, and banking and finance.

An international practice with comprehensive global reach, Dentons has a notable presence across key European jurisdictions. The law firm offers:

• Tax expertise in relation to M&A transactions, real estate and joint ventures.

• Experience advising clients from the pharmaceutical and financial sectors.

• An extensive global network across a number of regions to provide clients with an integrated and seamless service.

Eversheds Sutherland's tax offering has an impressive global reach, with particular strengths in the USA and UK. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in corporate tax transactions and complex multi-jurisdictional tax matters.

• Experience in administrative and judicial tax controversies.

• Representation of a diverse clientele, including prominent corporations and Fortune 100 entities.

Hogan Lovells offers impressive global reach coupled with an especially strong tax practice in Europe and the UK. It is notable for its strength in advising clients from multiple jurisdictions on large-scale cross-border transactions. The law firm offers:

• Expert knowledge of international tax structuring possibilities, particularly for US-China and US-Europe joint ventures.

• Expertise in M&A and capital markets-related tax.

• Representation of clients from the financial services, insurance and telecoms industries.

Jones Day has respected tax teams across the USA combined with notable offices in Tokyo, Beijing and the Netherlands. The strong global practice regularly advises multinational clients on complex cross-border mandates around the globe. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in indirect tax, transfer pricing and tax issues in relation to corporate reorganisation.

• In-depth knowledge of international tax treaties.

• Representation of a diverse clientele, which includes investment banks, private equity funds and multinationals.

Mayer Brown has a robust US tax practice with offices across South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It enjoys a strong international reputation for handling a wide range of global tax matters. The law firm offers:

• Advice on tax structuring, international reorganisations, M&A and joint ventures as well as capital markets and transfer pricing.

• Guidance on tax controversy matters in the USA, particularly for blue-chip clients.

• Experience undertaking high-value securities tax work for financial institutions.

Norton Rose Fulbright boasts a strong tax offering, with experience advising clients across a range of domestic and cross-border mandates, often utilising its broad international network to provide a seamless service. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in tax-related M&A, restructurings and refinancings. 

• Sector strength in energy, real estate, infrastructure and telecommunications.

• In-depth knowledge on tax structuring of new investment funds, transfer pricing and regulation.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has impressive US and UK tax practices that are capable of providing tax-related expertise on the full range of transactions. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in advising on complex corporate/M&A and private equity deals.

• Representation of clients that include multinationals, investment funds, banks and other financial services entities.

• Particular expertise in advising on real estate investments and capital markets offerings.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore is a US-based law firm that has developed an impressive tax practice providing tax‑efficient structures for complex global matters. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in complex corporate/M&A and private equity transactions.

• Experience in fintech, early-stage companies and venture capital funds.

• Strength in financings, regulatory and compliance matters, investigations, restructurings and other corporate matters.

Davis Polk & Wardwell has a highly regarded US tax practice which frequently advises on the tax aspects of large global transactions. Many of its tax lawyers are admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, lending strength to its international capabilities. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in acquisition financing and tax-efficient corporate restructuring.

• Experience handling tax structuring on large-scale M&A and capital markets transactions.

• Strength in advising on the tax implications of major bankruptcies and real estate transactions.

Loyens & Loeff offers a particularly strong tax offering across Europe, backed by its presence in the key tax hubs of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. With additional presence in Tokyo, London, Paris, Switzerland and New York, the firm is capable of providing clients with an integrated seamless service across cross-border mandates. The law firm offers:

• Advice on tax-related real estate transactions, corporate restructurings and debt restructuring matters.

• Representation in contentious tax matters, including corporate income tax disputes and tax audits.

• In-depth knowledge on investment funds, VAT and transfer pricing matters.

Slaughter and May is a well-known firm praised for its strong reputation as a London-based powerhouse. It has an extensive network of allied firms within Europe aiding its cross-border capabilities. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in handling transactional mandates, with a particular eye for high-value M&A.

• A substantial dispute practice which covers a variety of contentious matters in the UK, including VAT fraud and disputes with HMRC.

• Representation of US and European companies, government bodies, large private companies and individuals.