Simon Skinner is a tax partner at Travers Smith LLP and has recently been appointed head of tax. He specialises in corporate and individual taxation, in particular focusing on the private equity sector. Simon regularly advises founders and management teams, in addition to institutional investors. He has also advised on debt and equity restructuring, public and private M&A, public-to-privates and IPOs. Email: simon.skinner@traverssmith.com; tel: 020 7295 3000.