Tax issues on stake sales and investment into managers: structuring, pitfalls and steps to take now
About
Fred specialises in high-value corporate and commercial disputes before the High Court and in international arbitrations.
He works for a mix of state, corporate and individual clients in a number of sectors, particularly private equity, financial services and sport. He has substantial experience in breach of contract and contractual interpretation disputes, post-M&A and shareholder disputes, group litigation, and cases relating to data privacy.
Fred's work is cross-border and often involves coordinating proceedings in different jurisdictions. Having been seconded to a leading New York law firm, he is especially familiar with US litigation and enforcement matters.
He is a Solicitor-Advocate and a member of the Commercial Litigators’ Forum. He is ranked as a Next Generation Partner in the UK Legal 500 2026.
Fred is a Partner champion of our Balance network, which promotes the importance of a fulfilling personal life as a key part of a sustainable career, a member of the firm’s Diversity Champion Committee, and a member of our Parental Leave Network, which supports those returning from parental leave.
Experience
- Representing PGA European Tour in securing the dismissal of high-profile disciplinary appeals by 12 pro golfers on the grounds of restraint of trade, breach of competition law, and procedural unfairness.
- Acting for a sovereign state bringing multi-billion dollar unlawful conspiracy claims which include a conspiracy to manipulate the exchange rate of its currency.
- Acting for a major equity investor in the successful defence of claims for deceit and unlawful means conspiracy arising out of an investment.
- Advising the Libyan Investment Authority in successful Commercial Court and Court of Appeal proceedings concerning constitutional law issues of international importance, with related proceedings in several foreign jurisdictions.
- Representing eight major construction contractors in high-profile group litigation in the High Court concerning data privacy, conspiracy and defamation, as well as in ancillary contribution proceedings.
- Advising a US growth equity firm on potential litigation, regulatory action and reputational issues following the insolvency of an investment.
- Advising a large US investment management and financial services firm defending claims under the GDPR and for misuse of private information following a data breach, with related proceedings in the US.
- Representing a major motorsport team in multiple High Court claims involving employment law issues, breaches of confidence, and applications for third party disclosure.
- Advising a US investment bank on a claim for breach of contract against a client in the financial technology sector.
- Advising a shareholder in a joint venture dispute concerning an international cryptocurrency business.