Cooley (UK) LLP's tax team is particularly adept in cross-border capital markets work, with experience advising both UK and international clients. Natasha Kaye, who has media, technology, and life sciences as areas of particular focus, co-leads the team alongside David Wilson. Wilson has recently been particularly active in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Jack Jones contributes further expertise in cryptocurrency and capital markets tax.
Testimonials
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‘The corporate tax practice at Cooley provided us with very clear guidance. Natasha Kaye gave us an attentive service, breaking down the various components into clear steps. She liaised internally with other departments and remained a trusted point of contact throughout.’
‘I worked with Natasha Kaye who was exceptional. She was very responsive, attentive and clear in her advice. The deliverable at the end met my expectations. Furthermore, she was easy to do business with, which for me is massively important.'
- 'Natasha's technical knowledge was strong, with any follow-up actions clearly communicated. I would certainly use her again and recommend to others.’
- 'I found Cooley's practice particularly skilled at creating a collaborative environment whereby teams were focused on solving issues and bringing the project to the finish line, rather than allowing the process to descend into "overlawyering".’
‘David Wilson - Very impressive and easy to work with. David brings clarity to complex situations. Did an excellent job assisting us in identifying, prioritising and resolving the various tax strands needed to close the deal.'
- 'Jack Jones mirrored David's common-sense approach to methodically prioritising and clearing our to-do list, and ensuring a positive result for all involved.’
‘The team at Cooley are responsive and provide pragmatic, partner led solutions.’
‘David Wilson is easy to work with, and he has an excellent depth of knowledge across multiple taxes. David is collaborative and well networked, bringing in specialist expertise to solve complex solutions as required.’
Key clients
- Uber Technologies, Inc
- Battery Ventures
- Amryt Pharma plc
- Quell Therapeutics
- Clickup
- Endava plc
- Exscientia plc
- Immunocore Holdings plc
- Karo Healthcare
- Moogsoft Inc
- Omaze, Inc
- Primary Capital
- RA Capital
- Sigma Sports
- Toluna
- Brainlabs
- Bicycle Therapeutics
Work highlights
- Advised Ube on the hive-down of the “Super App” business of its Middle East subsidiary, Careem.
- Advised NASDAQ-listed Amryt Pharma in its acquisition by Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A for consideration of US$1.48 billion.
- Advised Moogsoft, an award-winning AI-driven provider of intelligent monitoring solutions, on its acquisition by Dell.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Natasha Kaye, David Wilson