PRIVATE-EQUITY

Akash Mehta

Oliver Walker and Akash Mehta (Weil, Gotshal & Manges) consider the current status of the TCGA 1992 s 137 main purpose test.

James Shorland

James Shorland (Alvarez and Marsal) explores some of the unintended UK tax consequences of master holdco structures on portfolio companies of private equity funds.

Jenny Doak

Enda Kerin

How friendly is the City’s tax environment when it comes to SPACs? Jenny Doak and Enda Kerin (Weil, Gotshal & Manges) examine what SPAC transactions involve and the key UK tax considerations that can arise.

Emily Szasz

May Smith

Emily Szasz and May Smith (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer) consider the potential impact of these changes on private equity funds and their management teams.

Andrew Howard

Andrew Howard (Ropes & Gray) considers the proposals that might provide an opportunity to achieve a material boost for the UK asset management industry.

Neal Todd

Anthony Reeves

Neal Todd and Anthony Reeves (Fladgate) consider some of the funding methods open to a business trading as a limited company.

Thomas Dick

UK charities are increasingly encouraged to become limited partners in private equity funds targeting US acquisitions. Thomas Dick (DLA Piper UK) examines the related tax issues.

Brenda Coleman, Andrew Howard, Leo Arnaboldi III

Brenda Coleman, Andrew Howard and Leo Arnaboldi III (Ropes & Gray) explain the tax matters surrounding buy-outs by private equity funds. This article will be followed by shorter updates examining further practical issues.