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Tax - London (Firms)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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. The firm is notable for its ability to handle cross-border mandates, especially those with a US element.

Work Highlights

  • Latham advised Manchester United on the USD1.6 billion sale of a minority stake to INEOS chairman, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Helen Lethaby
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Helen Lethaby
1
Band 1
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 brought her experience to offer excellent commercial advice.

Helen is not only very talented but brings a wealth of knowledge and an exceptional level of service.

Helen is always the person I would turn to if I need advice. She always provides thoughtful and responsive guidance.

Karl Mah
2
Karl Mah
2
Band 2

Karl Mah 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 an excellent lawyer.

Karl has technical knowledge across a breadth of transactions and commercial acumen.

Karl is great. He is very intelligent and has a quiet confidence.

Sean Finn
4
Sean Finn
4
Band 4

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.

Sean is a fantastic advisor.

Simon Skinner
4
Simon Skinner
4
Band 4
Simon Skinner advises private equity and corporate groups on a full range of transactional tax matters, regularly working on M&A deals as well as restructurings.

Simon is very technically strong.

Simon has extremely broad knowledge and is a uniquely strong player in the field of tax.

Serena Lee
5
Serena Lee
5
Band 5
Serena Lee assists with complex tax matters including corporate restructurings and investment fund structuring.

Serena is particularly good technically.

Serena is commercial and technically excellent.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Helen Lethaby
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Helen Lethaby
1
Band 1
Karl Mah
2
Karl Mah
2
Band 2
Sean Finn
4
Sean Finn
4
Band 4
Simon Skinner
4
Simon Skinner
4
Band 4
Serena Lee
5
Serena Lee
5
Band 5