Field Fisher Waterhouse nabs Herbert Smith tax partner

Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP has announced the appointment of tax partner Derek Hill who joins the firm from Herbert Smith. Derek joins the firm’s tax practice to take a lead role in corporate tax, working closely with the firm’s Corporate Group.
Derek has worked on high profile mergers and acquisitions such as AOL’s disposal of its European internet access business and Tata Motors’ acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover.  He also advises on the tax aspects of corporate restructuring, on tax investigations, corporate tax litigation and tax based finance.  Derek has particular expertise in the media sector and advises a number of big entertainment brands including Time Warner and Sky.  He also advises clients on energy taxation with a particular focus on the growing area of renewable energy.
Derek was a partner at Herbert Smith for over five years. He is Field Fisher Waterhouse’s 14th lateral hire of the current financial year and will further strengthen the firm’s tax practice, boosting its capability in corporate tax, tax litigation and in the media and renewable energy sectors, which are all key growth areas for the firm.

Graeme Nuttall, Head of Tax at Field Fisher Waterhouse, said: “We are delighted that Derek has chosen to join the firm.  He will be a great asset to our tax practice and his media sector and tax litigation expertise will be a significant addition to our existing strengths. ”