Mayer Brown announced today that Sam Riesenberg has joined the firm as a partner in its Tax practice in London, where he will focus on providing advice in the areas of asset management and fund matters across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. He joins from KPMG’s Washington National Tax Practice.
Sam has significant experience with private credit, private equity, M&A, fund formation, infrastructure funds, investment structuring and tax issues involving asset management and operational activities, with a client base comprising fund sponsors, sovereign wealth and pension funds, institutional investors, family offices and fund managers.
Jason Bazar, co-head of Mayer Brown’s global Tax practice said: “Sam’s reputation as a leading tax advisor in the funds and investment management space strengthens our ability to advise major asset managers and investors in a broad range of activities.” He went on to add: “Sam’s significant experience in the cross-border asset management space will help enhance our wider funds and asset management capabilities, particularly around private credit, providing cutting edge tax advice to clients through all phases of the lifespan of funds and their investments.”
Dominic Griffiths, London managing partner said: “Sam brings significant experience and expertise in funds and asset management across a wide range of products and activities, and will be an asset to our existing funds, corporate and finance practices. Having a US qualified, international tax expert in our London office adds significant bench strength to our practice and will help us deliver the exceptional client service that we are known for across multiple jurisdictions.”