Mayer Brown appoints partner in London tax practice

Mayer Brown has announced the appointment of Sam Riesenberg as a partner in its London tax practice, where he will focus on providing advice in the areas of asset management and fund matters across the US, Europe and the Middle East. 

Riesenberg, who joins from KPMG’s Washington tax practice, 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. 

He also worked 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. 

“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, managing partner of Mayer Brown London, added: “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.”