Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher acts for a diverse client base including multinationals, investment funds, and sovereign wealth funds, advising on the full spectrum of tax issues. Sandy Bhogal leads the team, and co-leads the firm’s global tax offering, with broad-ranging expertise in capital markets, M&A, and real estate, among numerous other issues. Key names include Ben Fryer, who handles a range of private equity transactions and corporate reorganisations, and Jeff Trinklein, whose US tax expertise is a notable source of strength for the department. Bridget English has broad sector expertise, including finance, energy, and private equity.
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‘Ben Fryer is outstanding in relationship management and coordination with different providers across jurisdictions.’
'Great team and fantastic people.'
'Sandy Bhogal is amazing - top in England.'
'Excellent technical ability.'
'Sandy Bhogal is a hugely experienced corporate tax expert who is able to deal confidently with the most complex cross-border transactions. Jeffrey Trinklein has specialised expertise in investment and other transactions in and out of the United States, including investment funds and multinational groups.'
Key clients
- Veritas Funds
- Merck & Co
- RedBird Capital
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- KKR
- Elliott Investment Management
- Canary Wharf Group
- Investcorp
- Abu Shabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- Welltower Inc.
- Apollo Global Management
- Blackstone Inc
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Practice head
Sandy Bhogal
Other key lawyers
Ben Fryer; Jeff Trinklein; Bridget English