Damien is a tax partner who specialises in advising private capital managers.
He advises on the formation of private funds, on house, carry and co-investment structures and on the structuring of private capital investment transactions. He is widely recognised as a leading adviser to the private capital industry.
Damien is the co-author of the textbook “Taxation of Partnerships and LLPs” which is published by Sweet & Maxwell.
Advising European asset manager Aermont Capital on the sale of an initial 50% stake to Keppel Corporation Limited.
Advising on the establishment of Hayfin Capital and subsequently on its fund and tax structuring matters.
Advising Alcentra on the successful fundraising of its latest European direct lending fund which has closed at €5.5bn.
Advising on the tax and structuring aspects of the continuation fund sponsored by Aermont Capital for the acquisition of Pinewood Studios.
"Damien has an enviable ability to make complex, technical matters possible to understand. He is willing to stand behind his analysis and take a view, rather than rely on ifs and maybes."
Chambers UK 2023
