At Squire Patton Boggs, the tax practice is renowned for its expertise providing tax advice across all areas of private equity and finance. Employee share incentives, funds, pensions, and VAT are key strengths of the team, which has particular sector expertise in the renewable energy and technology spaces. The team leverages its strength locally and globally to act for high-profile clients. David Nisbet uses his experience acting as in-house tax counsel to advise on a wide range of transactional and advisory matters, with a particular focus on structuring funds and private equity transactions. Victoria Murphy is highly skilled at handling taxation matters linked to corporate acquisitions, private equity transactions, and management buy outs. Emma Perez and Thomas Barr are also noted.
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Testimonials
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- ‘David Nisbet was especially helpful in terms of availability and tax knowledge.’
- ‘Fund tax knowledge and responsiveness.’
Key clients
- ECI Partners
- BGF Investments LP
Work highlights
Advised LDC (Managers) Limited (the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group) on its investment in Precise.TV.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Nisbet
Other key lawyers
Victoria Murphy; Emma Perez; Thomas Barr