Ranking tables

Tax: Investment Funds | Global

UK

This section covers a broad range of matters including M&A transactions and equity raising issues, as well as tax advisory work on behalf of corporate clients. We also look at the tax elements of financing transaction as well as Fund related tax issues. In London, we rank individuals for their general tax expertise, as well those who specialise in Investment Funds, Real Estate and VAT.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 1

  1. Laura Charkin
    Laura Charkin Goodwin3 Years Ranked
  2. Damien CrossleyMacfarlanes LLP
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Up and Coming

  1. Aron Joy
    Aron Joy Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Ian FerreiraKirkland & Ellis International LLP

All Lawyers profiles

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Band 1

  1. Laura Charkin
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    Laura Charkin
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Laura Charkin's practice is centred on the taxation of investment funds. She provides guidance on structuring, raising and managing investment funds, across a range of asset classes.
  2. Damien Crossley
    Macfarlanes LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Catherine Sear
    2
    Catherine Sear
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    "She is the smartest person I have ever met. She never misses anything, especially in a PE tax context, and she assesses every single potential risk that comes up. It's reassuring from a client perspective."
  2. 2
    Cécile Beurrier
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Cecile is excellent. She can dissect and articulate legal issues and legal options clearly and concisely. She is very responsive, practical and has the unique ability to understand business intricacies."
  3. Mark Stapleton
    2
    Mark Stapleton
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Mark Stapleton guides fund manager clients through tax planning and structuring for all types of private funds. He has notable experience in the establishment of credit fund platforms.
  4. 2
    Mary B Kuusisto
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Mary Kuusisto is head of Proskauer Rose's London office. She provides extensive support to US funds on the tax aspects of fund formation. She also regularly works with those clients on structuring investments.
  5. Alexander Cox
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Ceinwen Rees
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 2
  7. Emily Clark
    Travers Smith LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Jennifer Wheater
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Wheater advises clients on the tax-related elements of investment fund formations in a variety of asset classes as well as private equity-related transactions including secondaries.
  2. James McCredie
    Macfarlanes LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Aron Joy
    U
    Aron Joy
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    "He has very good technical knowledge and has been able to highlight key operational issues that a client should be aware of."
  2. Ian Ferreira
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2024 | Up and Coming