LONDON, July 3, 2025 – Leading international law firm Proskauer is pleased to welcome Dannii Abel as a partner in the Firm’s Tax Department in its London office. Dannii brings a wealth of experience across finance, M&A and funds and strengthens the Firm’s strategic focus on clients across the private capital sector and asset management industry investing across Europe.
Dannii advises clients on a broad range of complex UK and international corporate tax matters including complex cross-border structuring, banking and leveraged finance tax matters, private equity and general corporate M&A transactions and reorganisations, management equity/incentives and corporates establishing a taxable UK presence.
“Dannii’s arrival reflects our continued commitment to building a tax platform that supports the full scope of our clients’ needs, including the challenges that come with operating across multiple jurisdictions,” said Amanda Nussbaum, Chair of Proskauer’s Tax Department. “With deep experience in UK and international tax matters, Dannii enhances our ability to deliver strategic, integrated advice across practices and geographies.”
Dannii also has extensive experience providing tax advice in relation to, and structuring for, private funds and investments by private funds and institutional investors (across the full spectrum of private funds (including private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, credit and secondary) and the management teams of private funds, including carried interest and co-investment structuring and management buy-outs/spin outs.
“Dannii is a highly respected practitioner with a broad spectrum of experience. Her versatile skill set makes her an invaluable resource. We’re excited to have her on board as we continue to deepen our bench strength across London and Europe,” said Steven Davis co-head of the global Private Equity and M&A practice and head of the Firm’s London office.
“Joining Proskauer presents an exciting opportunity to work alongside a world-class team providing clients with unparalleled cross-border tax counsel. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues from the firm’s multiple practice areas to support our clients’ complex tax needs and drive continued success,” said Dannii.
Dannii is the sixth partner to join Proskauer’s London office in 2025. The firm also welcomed Jonathan Egerton-Peters, Duncan Woollard, Delphine Jaugey, Clare Cottle and Sylvain Dhennin. Dannii also joins during a broader wave of strategic growth across Europe, most recently marked by the addition of tax partner Gwenaël Kropfinger in Paris, further strengthening the Firm’s international capabilities and cross-border client service.
Dannii was previously with Proskauer for four years.
About Proskauer
The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and commercial approach. Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.
Proskauer’s market-leading Tax Practice has been consistently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Chambers Europe, The Legal 500 United States and The Legal 500 UK. We provide sophisticated U.S. and UK tax advice on all aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions and remain a strategic resource for clients in international taxation, with lawyers based in both the U.S. and the UK. Our practice advises clients in virtually all major industries, including banking, finance, private equity, health care, life sciences, real estate, energy, technology and entertainment.