The ‘very responsive’ team at Squire Patton Boggs, widely praised for its ’fantastic knowledge’, is recognised for its depth of expertise across high-value corporate finance, private equity, and real estate transactions, supporting both UK-based and international clients. The practice also stands out for its strong capabilities in employment-related tax matters. At the helm is the ‘exceptional’ Patrick Ford , who is noted for his expertise in navigating the tax implications of employment, pensions, and insolvency matters. Victoria Murphy has considerable experience in advising on tax issues tied to acquisitions, buyouts, and private equity investments, and Alice Jenkinson is a key figure within the team.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team is very responsive and has fantastic knowledge in the EBT Space.'
- 'Patrick Ford at Squire Patton Boggs is exceptional. He is responsive, his advice is always very useful and thoughtful and his knowledge and support is hugely appreciated.'
Key clients
- GB Group plc
- Highview Power
- ECI Partners
- BGF Investments LP
- EDF Renewables
- Beyond Law Group
- Watkin Jones plc
- Growth Capital Partners
- Lucite International
- Deskpro
- Greggs plc
- Watkin Jones plc
Work highlights
Advising the Portakabin management team on the very high value and high profile sale of Portakabin to Antin Infrastructure Partners and advising the sellers and founders of Portakabin on their reinvestment into the buyer.
Advising GB Group plc on the renewal and relaunch of the company’s international savings-related employee share plan in multiple jurisdictions.
Advising energy-based infrastructure company Highview Power on a large investment into the fast-growing company led by UK Infrastructure Bank and the implementation of a new share-based management incentive plan.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Victoria Murphy
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alice Jenkinson
Practice head
Patrick Ford
Other key lawyers
Victoria Murphy, Alice Jenkinson