Sophie Allen is Co-Chair of the London Tax Practice. Her practice focuses on the UK and international tax aspects of private equity and M&A transactions.

Having operated in the private equity sector for over 24 years as both a tax lawyer and tax accountant, she advises private equity houses and corporates on all tax aspects of the transaction cycle, including both investments and divestments, and works closely with principals, management and their advisers. Her advice includes restructuring, debt finance and capital markets transactions as well as fund, carry, management incentive and co-investment arrangements.