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Tax - New York

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is a popular choice of counsel for optimizing international and domestic deals, working in conjunction with the firm's leading corporate team. It fields an enviable client roster that includes large multinational technology companies and financial institutions, and is experienced in applying tax strategies to financing and capital markets offerings as well as M&A. It is additionally noted for its expertise in REIT and partnership-related tax matters.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins advised Calpine Corporation on tax aspects of its sale to Constellation in a cash and stock transaction valued at an equity purchase price of approximately $16.4 billion.

Strengths

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The team knows the rules and regulations inside and out and how to distill it into easily digestible information. It provides straight forward guidance.

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

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The team is technically savvy.

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Latham is very responsive with good market knowledge.

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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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Notable Practitioners

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Lisa G. Watts
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Lisa G. Watts
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Eminent Practitioners
Lisa Watts comes recommended for her skilled handling of the tax elements of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, joint ventures and investment structurings. She is particularly experienced in working with private equity firms.
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David S Raab
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David S Raab
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Band 3
David Raab is a well-regarded tax practitioner with notable experience representing private equity firms, global corporates and REITs in corporate transactions. He often works on M&A, divestitures and recapitalizations.

David is really collaborative and helpful.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP

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Lisa G. Watts
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Lisa G. Watts
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Eminent Practitioners
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David S Raab
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David S Raab
3
Band 3
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