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 2

  1. Catherine Sear
    Catherine Sear Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
  2. Mary B Kuusisto
    Mary B Kuusisto Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
  3. Alexander CoxKirkland & Ellis International LLP
  4. Cécile BeurrierDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
  5. Ceinwen ReesKirkland & Ellis International LLP
  6. James McCredieMacfarlanes LLP
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Band 3

  1. Emily ClarkTravers Smith LLP
  2. Ian FerreiraKirkland & Ellis International LLP
  3. Jennifer WheaterDebevoise & Plimpton LLP

All Lawyers profiles

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Band 1

  1. Laura Charkin
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    Laura Charkin
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 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. Mark Stapleton
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    Mark Stapleton
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    Mark Stapleton of Dechert 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.

  3. Damien Crossley
    Macfarlanes LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Catherine Sear
    2
    Catherine Sear
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Catherine Sear gives strategic tax advice to large institutional investors and investment fund managers. She works with clients on a full range of fund-related taxation.
  2. Mary B Kuusisto
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    Mary B Kuusisto
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Mary Kuusisto is co-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.

  3. Alexander Cox
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Cécile Beurrier
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Ceinwen Rees
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 2
  6. James McCredie
    Macfarlanes LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Emily Clark
    Travers Smith LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 3
  2. Ian Ferreira
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Jennifer Wheater
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Aron Joy
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    Aron Joy
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP | Tax: Investment Funds
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Aron Joy is recognised for his advice on fund structuring and investments to alternative asset managers.