Akin fields an ‘exceptional’ team with key strength in the financial services sector. Team lead Stephen Brown has expertise in the private equity sector, and works with both domestic and international clients. Serena Lee covers a broad range of corporate and finance transactions, including reorganisations and restructurings. Matthew Durward-Thomas made partner in January 2023.
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‘Very personable yet very technical - not always a given for tax practitioners!’
‘Matthew Durwand-Thomas stands out as extremely easy to work with, reliably technical and with a curious mind able to debate issues such that you have full confidence in the end advice.’
‘Stephen Brown is exceptional. Stephen is the best in the business for, among other things, Long Term Incentive Plans/Management Incentive Plans’
‘The Akin Gump tax team is exceptional. It has a good mix of knowledge from lawyers having worked with HMRC and from advising corporates. The team has masses of energy as well as knowledge of the subject matter, and are really great people to work with.’
‘Serena Lee is excellent. She knows the law inside out and is able to see things so clearly when giving advice. Her experience means she can see things from all sides, and can spot things with other people don't. She is also such a hard worker and is prepared to do whatever it takes to deliver for her clients.’
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Brown