Nick Thornton
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP works alongside the firm’s offices in Europe and the US to assist a range of multinational clients in high-end tax mandates. Nick Thornton leads the team, and has particular expertise in tax aspects relating to investment fund structures and transactions. Richard Pilgrim covers a broad range of tax issues, including matters relating to M&A, capital markets transactions, and corporate restructurings. Neema Sofaer, who joined from A&O Shearman in 2023, and Thomas Bramall, are key names.
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‘It's evident that one of their greatest strengths lies in their consistent partner availability and deep understanding of market dynamics.’
‘Nick Thornton's standout qualities include a remarkable thoughtfulness and a profound understanding of modern tax law, particularly in an international context.’
‘The Fried Frank corporate tax team is second to none. What sets them apart is the combination of knowing not just UK but also international tax and their willingness to be flexible in the name of problem-solving and getting us, their client, the best possible outcome.'
'They consistently, teach me and make me, as the client, smarter and arm me with what I need to make good decisions.’
‘Fried Frank have a deep understanding of tax law and their team's expertise and experience has been crucial in navigating the various complex issues we have faced. They always provide clear and insightful guidance.’
‘Nick Thornton is a trusted adviser who has a deep understanding of tax law, which he is able to apply in a commercial manner to a whole host of issues. The advice which he has provided to us is practical, clear and insightful.’
‘Provision of specialist advice, able to balance the technical aspects against the commercials of what is being proposed. Strong collaboration across tax and non-tax teams on issues, which helps to provide even stronger, well-rounded advice.’
‘The team know our business on a very detailed level, and know our internal procedures and policies in terms of who needs to sign off on a particular point. Nick Thornton is very much a trusted adviser for us and his opinion on a topic is very well respected.’
Key clients
- AEA Investors
- Bain Capital
- BlackRock
- BofA Securities
- Deutsche Bank
- JP Morgan
- Wells Fargo
- Domino’s Pizza Group plc
- DWS
- Glendower Capital
- Goldman Sachs
- Invesco Real Estate
- Liberty Global
- LumiraDx and FTI Consulting
- Mayo Clinic
- Permira
- RBC BlueBay Asset Management
- Royal Bank of Canada
- StepStone
- Wafra and Investcorp
- Yellow Wood Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Excelitas on the tax aspects of its acquisition of a German headquartered business unit of Heraeus, trading as Noblelight.
- Advised BlueBay on the structure of two new debt fund products, DM Special Situations and also Emerging Markets Illiquid Credit II.
- Advising Deutsche Bank subsidiary DWS on the establishment of its flagship Private European Infrastructure Fund IV.
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