Caspar Fox leaves Eversheds for Reed Smith’s London office

International law firm Reed Smith has announced the appointment of Caspar Fox to its partnership. Caspar joins the firm’s tax group from Eversheds, where he was head of corporate tax in London.

Caspar’s experience covers a broad range of corporate and finance transactions (often with international aspects), with a particular focus on M&A, private equity and financial services work. His recent work has included providing tax structuring advice on M&A, private equity acquisitions and advising group restructurings for international clients and the tax treatment of structured products and stand-alone derivatives.

Roger Parker, EME Managing Partner, commented:

“We have been looking to recruit a leading tax lawyer in London for some time, to strengthen our tax capability further, and we are delighted to have secured someone of Caspar’s undoubted expertise.

“Caspar’s appointment will enhance our tax offering to our corporate clients. His strong background in finance and his international focus will complement the work of our financial industry group, in particular our funds team.”

Caspar Fox, added:

“I am excited to be joining a firm as progressive as Reed Smith. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to tap into the firm’s impressive international client base.”