Sandy Bhogal is new Head of Tax for Mayer Brown in London
Mayer Brown has appointed Sandy Bhogal as the new head of the Tax group in London. Sandy, who has significant experience in corporate tax planning, as well as the development of domestic and cross-border tax-efficient structures, joined Mayer Brown eight years ago. He takes over from Peter Steiner, who retired at the end of 2012 but still remains with the firm as a consultant.
The Tax team in London provides a full service on all corporate and commercial issues of direct and indirect tax. In addition, the team advises on tax disputes, transfer pricing and the tax aspects of employment related issues as well as tax planning, risk assessment and reorganisation work. Globally, Mayer Brown’s tax practice operates across Europe, Asia and the Americas to provide commercial advice on corporate, Partnership and individual taxation.
Sean Connolly, senior partner in London, said: “As we look to develop our tax capabilities, I am confident that the UK practice will continue to thrive under Sandy’s leadership. I’m also delighted that Peter remains with us as a consultant and that the firm will continue to benefit from his expertise in this area.”
Sandy Bhogal said: “The UK continues to be a very significant market for us, both domestically as a key hub for international transactions. With the tax landscape evolving rapidly in the UK and beyond, I look forward to building on the strong foundations we have and assisting our clients with the challenges and opportunities which they encounter.”
In the five years prior to joining Mayer Brown in 2005, Sandy was associated with Ernst & Young LLP and with a leading international legal practice. He earns accolades for his range of skills and “thoughtful, knowledgeable analysis” notes Chambers UK 2011.Ranked as a key individual, talented partner Sandy is held in high regard by clients, who praise his ability to combine strong technical prowess with a commercial approach remarks Chambers UK 2012. Again ranked as a key individual by the 2013 edition, Sandy is “accessible and responds promptly,” sources say. He is considered to be “sensible and focused,” with one interviewee stating: “He knows his stuff, gets on with things and doesn’t waste time on pointless arguments.” Recommended by Legal 500 he is well regarded by clients and peers alike |(2010); as being “standout, personable, and commercially astute” (2011) and “extremely pleasant and hardworking”(2012).