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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Testimonials

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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