Tax
USA Guide 2024 : California: Southern
Band 1
Contact number
213 485 1234Chambers Review
Latham & Watkins is an acclaimed practice noted for its capabilities in the tax structuring of corporate deals, with considerable cross-border capabilities. The team is well known for its superior capabilities in complex REIT tax matters. Its enviable client base also includes retail and pharmaceutical companies, as well as financial institutions. Wider areas of excellence include partnership tax matters and tax-free spinoffs.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins advised Silver Lake on the tax aspects of its $12.5 billion take-private acquisition of Qualtrics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a great firm with a strong reputation."
"It is certainly one of the preeminent tax groups in California."
"Latham & Watkins have very impressive lawyers."
"It is a great firm with a strong reputation."
"It is certainly one of the preeminent tax groups in California."
"Latham & Watkins have very impressive lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Ana O'Brien advises on tax issues concerning REITs and corporate transactions.
"She is very good technically."
"Ana does a great job of navigating issues."
Katharine Moir has a well-regarded tax practice, which includes advising on issues in connection to transactions.
"I think she is commercial and reasonable. She does a good job of balancing the commercial objective with a tax perspective."
"Katherine is a remarkable lawyer. She is smart and talented; nothing gets past her."
Pardis Zomorodi advises her clients on the tax elements of corporate transactions and REITs.
"She is a very strong advocate for her clients."
Kirt Switzer is a well-regarded tax practitioner with notable experience handling domestic and international matters. He acts for clients in restructurings, financings and M&A.
"He is very practical and good at getting deals done."
"He is a very hands-on attorney."
"Kirt is good at negotiations and getting a deal done."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
California: Northern