Mischcon de Reya taps Blumenthal from Dewey Ballantine

Mishcon de Reya has announced the appointment of new Tax Partner, David Blumenthal, to the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial Department.

David arrives at the Firm from Dewey Ballantine, where he has been a UK Tax Partner since 2004. Prior to this, he was at Linklaters. David has extensive experience in advising UK and overseas companies and financial institutions on UK taxation, in particular the UK tax implications of domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, together with financings, hybrid instruments and tax products.

Richard Tyler, Head of Corporate and Commercial, says: “David’s addition is another important step in the development of our tax practice; his premier experience will add a real strength and depth to our already impressive practice.” David Blumenthal says: “I am delighted by the prospect of working with such a dynamic firm and look forward to the opportunity of furthering Mishcon’s tax capabilities”.