Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces the appointment of Chris Hyde as a partner in the Tax practice, based in London, as the firm continues to build out its corporate capabilities.
Chris has built a strong reputation for complex, cross-border and high-value tax advice, with a particular focus on the financial services sector. His practice spans securitisations, bilateral lending, fund finance and specialty finance, alongside experience advising in relation to corporate M&A and restructuring mandates. Chris also advises a broad range of listed and unlisted real estate investors on tax matters.
Welcoming Chris, Tim Gummer, Global Head of Tax, said: “Chris brings the technical excellence and sector insight that our clients value, and we are very pleased to have him join the firm. Tax is an integral part of the full-service strategic advice we provide clients and Chris’ extensive experience, particularly in the financial services sector, will add further depth to our global bench.”
Commenting, Lee Doyle, Global Co-Lead for Ashurst Perkins Coie’s Financial Services Group, added: “Growing our financial services offering is a clear, strategic priority, particularly as clients navigate increasingly complex cross-border challenges. Chris’ financial services tax experience is a natural fit with the sophisticated work we are doing, and his arrival further demonstrates our ambition to continue building a best-in-class team in this sector.”
Chris Hyde said: “I’m delighted to be joining Ashurst Perkins Coie, particularly at such a transformational moment for the firm’s global client base and its people. I look forward to getting started with my new colleagues.”
