Tax

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.

"The team were very responsive and accommodating. They were always readily available at all hours to provide the highest level of service."

Latham & Watkins advised EIG on its definitive agreement with Repsol to acquire a 25% stake in Repsol Upstream.

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 been a pleasure to work with. She has consistently provided the highest level of service and quality."

Karl Mah is chair of Latham & Watkins' London tax team. He 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. "Karl is super smart, hard-working and great at explaining stuff to clients."

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. "He's super responsive."