JASON MENZIES has considerable experience advising on the tax aspects of cross-border private equity and public M&A transactions, restructurings, finance, capital market transactions, and global incentive matters. Jason has acted for private equity sponsors and publicly traded clients on their acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings of investments across a wide range of jurisdictions with a particular focus on the UK, Europe, and Asia. He also acts for private equity sponsors and publicly traded clients in the design, structuring, and management of global incentive and management incentive programs across over 60 jurisdictions.
Jason has received acknowledgement from numerous industry ranking guides:
- Chambers Europe 2025 – Named as “Up and Coming” for Tax, where a client said “Jason works hard to set himself apart from the pack through his combination of dedication, commerciality and technical ability.”
- Chambers UK 2025 – Named as “Up and Coming” for Tax, where a client stated “He constantly blows my mind with his ability to find practical solutions with a technical background.”
- Legal 500 UK 2202-2025 – Ranked for Corporate Tax.
- The Deal Awards 2022 – Acted on the “Private Equity Deal of the Year.”
- China Law & Practice Awards 2022 – Acted on the “Project and Energy Deal of the Year.”
- Legal Business Awards 2021 – Member of the London Private Equity practice, which was honoured as “Private Equity Team of the Year.”
Prior to joining Sidley in 2016, Jason was an associate in the tax practice of another international law firm.