England - London • Corporate and commercial

Taylor Wessing LLP

More informationMore information

Taylor Wessing LLP‘s growing team advises on tax elements of a broad range of high value and cross-border transactions, and has notable sector expertise in the technology and life sciences, private wealth, and real estate industries. Team lead Graham Samuel-Gibbon advises multinational clients on both transactional and non-transactional tax, and has particular strength in tax issues related to IP rights. Peter Jackson is a key contact for the real estate and private wealth sectors, while Liz Wilson additionally covers private equity and technology, media, and communications. James Ross advises on M&A transactions and corporate restructurings.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Technically superb and critical to the successful outcome of the transaction, providing guidance and support to the trustee on all matters relating to the deal. I felt I was superbly advised.’

  • ‘Liz Wilson in the corporate tax team is super sharp, technically superb, with clarity of delivery on difficult matters.’

  • ‘Efficient, focusing on the issues, working hard, clever solutions.’

  • ‘Graham Samuel-Gibbon has been my key contact. He is a brilliant tax expert, focusing on the relevant issues, providing solutions, and communicating well.’

Key clients

  • TodayTix Group
  • Damn Brewery (UK) Limited
  • Cain International
  • Kantox Holding, Ltd
  • Eneus Energy Limited
  • Management team of Theramex
  • Terrascope Limited (Trading as FATMAP)
  • Rockpool Investments
  • Anne's Day Limited
  • Lightbulb ES Limited

Work highlights

  • Acting for US-based e-commerce group TodayTix on its acquisition of UK immersive film and television company, Secret Cinema.
  • Advising Eneus Energy on its $3bn Investment Agreement with US private equity firm Carlyle and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC.
  • Acting for Cain International on its £550m logistics portfolio acquisition from Firethorn Trust.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Graham Samuel-Gibbon

Other key lawyers

Peter Jackson, Liz Wilson, James Ross