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KPMG Law > The Legal 500 Rankings

Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Birmingham Tier 4

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms Tier 4

Particularly active in the financial service sector, KPMG Law is proficient in technology M&A, investments, and outsourcing. Usman Wahid oversees the practice and is knowledgeable of software arrangements and technology infrastructure arrangements, while Chris Overton is particularly focused on the FinTech sector. Another key member of the team is Leigh Gapinski, who is noted for her strength in regulatory compliance.

Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Tier 4

KPMG Law opened its Leeds office in October 2022 and has quickly developed a market reputation for its ability to handle work encompassing M&A and investment transactions, complex business reorganisation and capital markets mandates. Edward Bartlett heads up the team, and is versed in the intricacies of cross-border transactional work as well as corporate reorganisations. Neville Moore’s varied portfolio of work extends to advising Main Market and AIM-listed clients on their annual general meetings and governance reporting.

Corporate and commercial > International business reorganisations Tier 1

Engaged by a diverse roster of leading corporate clients, KPMG Law regularly handles high-profile global restructurings and reorganisations, drawing on the significant capabilities of its tax, regulatory, consulting, and accountancy teams. Practice head Laura Fisher is highly experienced in the implementation of major reorganisation projects across a number of industries. Other key figures include Manchester-based Paul Kelly , a key contact for a number of the firm’s key clients; Ben Brafman, experienced in both domestic and international group reorganisations; and David Fitzmaurice, noted for his transactional expertise. Daniel Oksuaga  is also recommended.

Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations Tier 2

KPMG acts for a prestigious spread of clients, including numerous prominent multinational groups. The group is highly active on behalf of major financial institutions, with further strength across the industrial, gaming, and energy sectors. Jointly leading the department are Angela Savin, a specialist in direct taxes active for both corporates and high-net-worth individuals, and Matthew Fleming, who leads on indirect tax, including VAT, customs duty, and excise. Colette Van Zyl shares indirect tax as an area of specialism, with particular emphasis on VAT matters. Barrister and accredited mediator Lee Ellis is highly experienced in both domestic and international disputes.

Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m Tier 3

The deals and structuring team at KPMG Law has expertise in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and partnerships, as well as spinoffs, and corporate restructurings. Kate Eades leads the practice and has extensive experience handling domestic and international M&A, joint ventures, and corporate finance transactions. Technology, fintech, and life sciences specialist Richard Woods is noted for his aptitude in advising on M&A and growth capital transactions, alongside joint ventures matters. Another key member of the team is Eoin Broderick who concentrates on M&A and private equity transactions, fundraising, and venture capital work. He joined the firm in January 2023 from Cripps.

Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Manchester Tier 3

Boasting a client base that includes multinational PLCs, private companies and local businesses, KPMG Law has expertise in high-stakes M&A, complex international business reorganisations and tax advisory work at the local, national and international level. Practice head Paul Kelly  stands out for his expertise on complex international reorganisations and UK and cross-border M&A. Kelly is supported by David Fitzmaurice who specialises in M&A, international group reorganisations, equity incentive arrangements and pension deficit funding projects.

Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40 Tier 3

KPMG Law‘s arsenal of skills encompasses M&A and investments, joint ventures and partnerships as well as a diverse variety of cross-border transactions. The practice is jointly led by Emma Gibson, whose practice consists of M&A, corporate reconstructions and private equity transactions, and Tim Sydor, who is especially knowledgeable in relation to private equity matters.

Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate Tier 5

Alice Killingbeck leads the practice at KPMG Law. She has developed a focus on integrated, cross-border advice for wealthy individuals, trustees, and family offices. Harriet Kwarteng is another important contact, who has developed considerable experience in philanthropy and charity law. She frequently advises the firm’s ultra-high-net-worth and multinational corporate clients on all aspects of corporate and private philanthropy.

Employment > Employers Tier 7

A diverse roster of multinational corporations and financial services companies turn to KPMG Law for its capabilities in both domestic and cross-border employment law work, with recent engagements ranging from company-wide pay reviews to restructuring projects. Practice head Donna Sharp  handles both contentious and non-contentious mandates, with noteworthy expertise in pay compliance issues. Other key figures include Dorothée Giret, whose practice encompasses restructurings, redundancies, and TUPE transfers.

Projects, energy and natural resources > Water