Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP fields a highly regarded contentious tax team with strength in matters relating to transfer pricing, partnerships, and employee benefits. In addition to its robust litigation offering, the department represents clients in audits, appeals, and investigations, with notable expertise in resolving disputes in pre-trial settings. Miriam Fisher, who leads the team from Washington DC, has experience in both federal and state tax matters and represents clients in both civil and criminal cases. Jean Pawlow works between Silicon Valley and DC and maintains close client relations with diverse range of prominent players in the technology, financial, and industrial sectors in addition to working with high net worth individuals. Brian C. McManus, who is chair of the tax department in Boston, additionally maintains a practice in DC and is a key contact for domestic and international tax disputes. Andrew Strelka in DC has experience across the private equity, energy, and financial sectors, having previously worked as senior tax counsel in the Biden White House. Joshua Wu, also of DC, is a further key name within the department, with experience in partnership audits and offshore tax issues.