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Tax - London (Firms)
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

The tax team at Latham & Watkins advises on the full range of corporate tax work. In particular, the group stands out for its transactional work, regularly assisting clients with M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions. Notable for its ability to handle cross-border mandates, especially those with a US element.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham's tax team advised Plastic Energy on the tax structuring of a venture debt financing transaction where the company borrowed money from existing shareholders.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Helen Lethaby
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Helen Lethaby
1
Band 1

Helen Lethaby is widely known for handling complex tax issues relating to M&A and financing deals. She has an excellent reputation for the representation of corporates, investors and asset managers.

"Helen has provided me with exceptional service and a breadth of technical knowledge in executing complex global M&A transactions."

"Helen is great to work with. In addition to her excellent technical skill set, she is thoughtful, commercial and solution-oriented."

Karl Mah
3
Karl Mah
3
Band 3

Karl Mah is a well-known tax practitioner who impresses with his knowledge and understanding of UK tax matters. He advises a client base that includes corporate groups and asset managers on M&A, private equity deals and capital markets.

"He is super commercial, pragmatic and very user-friendly."

Sean Finn
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Sean Finn
4
Band 4

Sean Finn provides tax advice on structuring public M&A and private equity investments. His clients include large corporate groups and asset managers, often working on cross-border matters.

"Sean is personable and can explain things in very easy-to-understand ways."

4
Simon Skinner
4
Band 4

Simon Skinner advises private equity and corporate groups on a full range of transactional tax matters, regularly working on M&A deals as well as restructurings.

Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP

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Helen Lethaby
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Helen Lethaby
1
Band 1
Karl Mah
3
Karl Mah
3
Band 3
Sean Finn
4
Sean Finn
4
Band 4
4
Simon Skinner
4
Band 4