Ashurst covers tax matters relating to real estate, funds, and financial transactions, in addition to a range of other mandates. Simon Swann, who has particular strength in real estate tax, leads the team, and acts for both public and private sector clients. Nicholas Gardner has key strength in the energy, transport, and infrastructure industries, while Paul Miller has a specialism in the financial services industry, covering a range of debt capital market issues. Tim Gummer is highly active on pan-European real estate transactions. Highly experienced partner Patricia Allen contributes expertise in the taxation of funds and private equity transactions. Sara Mardell joined the partnership in May 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Paul Miller has specialist debt capital markets tax knowhow, which makes him a leading advisor in this space.’
‘Miller is technically very astute and able to think on his feet and communicate complex points clearly.’
Key clients
- Lendlease
- BP
Work highlights
- Advised longstanding client Lendlease in connection with the GBP 809 million acquisition of 21 Moorfields, London from Land Securities plc.
- Acted for Cerberus on its disposal as shareholder of the Haya RE servicing business in Spain.