Latham & Watkins advises premier multinational clients on the full range of corporate tax matters, and is noted for its strength in working across jurisdictions. The department is jointly led by M&A and private equity expert Sean Finn, structured finance and real estate specialist Karl Mah, and Helen Lethaby, who is highly experienced in advising on transactional matters for corporates, financial investors and asset managers. Counsel James Leslie is a key contact for equity capital markets transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Good exposure to the market and understanding of economic deal to tax matters.’
‘Sean Finn provides calm and measured advice.’
‘A solid, likeable team. They have a good command of the technical tax issues, and an understanding of the commercial parameters within which they work.'
‘You get the sense that Karl Mah, as a former junior chess champion, is thinking six moves ahead, unlike the competition, who don't approach matters so tactically.’
'Karl Mah is outstanding and helped us a lot in closing some critical issues in a very short timeline.'
'Karl Mah leads a very strong corporate tax practice, which is critical for large sized M&A.'
Key clients
- EIG Global Energy Partners
- Clearlake Capital
- Adani Enterprises Limited
- AllianceBernstein
- Farfetch
- Farallon Capital Europe LLP
- Energy Capital Partners
- Global Infrastructure Management
- Yildirim Holding A.S.
- Rivulis
- Astorg and Epiris
- Authentic Brands Group
- PAI Partners and BCI
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sean Finn, Karl Mah, Helen Lethaby