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Latham & Watkins LLP

Tax: Corporate & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Latham & Watkins LLP

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Tax: Corporate & Finance - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP enjoys a superb geographical footprint, fielding skilled practitioners across the US. The firm is a first-rate choice of counsel for heavyweight tax transactions involving renowned media and pharmaceutical companies, as well as energy entities. It regularly appears in complex, cross-border M&A and restructurings. Additional expertise spans corporate finance and investment fund matters. The diverse client portfolio includes domestic and international corporations, private equity firms, compensation committees and individual executives.

Notable practitioners

Katharine Moir is a key contact. She is based in the firm's Silicon Valley office.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented Skydance Media and the Investor Group in the completion of its merger with Paramount Global.

Strengths

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  • Latham can always find a solution and is creative, commercial and clearly communicates risks.

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  • Latham does a great job navigating negotiations with clients, keeping an eye on agreements and how they may impact future clients. It is good at balancing tax optimization and complexity.

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  • Its legal, technical, compliance and tax expertise sets the firm apart.

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