Goodwin covers a broad range of M&A transactions, displaying particular expertise in REITs. Laura Charkin, who leads the team, is a specialist in funds taxation with experience in both domestic and international matters. David Irvine‘s practice covers the private equity, infrastructure, and real estate sectors. Dulcie Daly has a particular focus on private equity, and is active in technology and life sciences. Katie Leah is experienced advising on tax elements of M&A, financings, and reorganisations, and is described as ’outstanding’, alongside Charkin and Charlotte Haywood.
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Testimonials
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‘David Irvine is notable as a stand-out partner, knowledgeable, practical, and commercial in his analysis and advice.’
‘The team have great technical experience and collaborate on tax technical issues in a way that is open and inclusive for all. They take very complex areas of tax, apply a commercial mindset and debate uncertain areas in an excellent way.’
‘Laura Charkin and Matthew Birchall are stand-out performers. Laura has vast amounts of experience, technically excellent and approachable. Matthew is a future tax partner in the making.’
‘They know the market well and are commercial in their advice. The team also have a range of capabilities from fund structuring matters to general ad hoc advisory. The team very much work as one firm with other lines of service to deliver more comprehensively.'
'The team are very personable, very much so over other firms, which make for pleasant interactions. I see a lot of investment in the more junior team members and their development.’
‘Laura Charkin is considered a trusted tax advisor for our business, she can advise on a breath of topics and in a commercial manner, which is practical.’
‘Strong diverse team, they have a depth of knowledge and are well resourced in all aspects to provide a holistic service.’
‘Laura Charkin, Charlotte Haywood, and Katie Leah are all outstanding lawyers.’
Key clients
- Accel-KKR
- Ambienta SGR
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Ares Management
- AXA Real Estate Investment Management
- Bregal Investments LLP
- Clarion Partners Europe
- Emergence Therapeutics AG
- G Square Private Equity
- Graphite Capital
Work highlights
Advised TA Associates and Warburg Pincus on their agreement to jointly acquire a majority stake in Epassi Group.
Advised Urban Partners’ Northern European real estate business NREP on closing of NREP Nordic Strategies Fund V SCSp.
Advised Emergence Therapeutics AG on its conditional sale to Lilly.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Laura Charkin
Other key lawyers
David Irvine; Dulcie Daly; Katie Leah; Charlotte Haywood; Matthew Birchall