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USA Guide 2023
California Tax
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Band 2

6 Ranked Lawyers

Chambers Review

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Tax - California: Northern
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Latham & Watkins is an acclaimed practice noted for its capabilities in the tax structuring of corporate deals, with considerable cross-border capabilities. The team is well known for its superior capabilities in complex REIT tax matters. Its enviable client base also includes retail and pharmaceutical companies, as well as financial institutions. Wider areas of excellence include partnership tax matters and tax-free spinoffs.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Sony Pictures Entertainment on the tax aspects of its $1 billion sale of GSN Games to Scopely.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Samuel Weiner
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Samuel Weiner
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Band 1

Samuel Weiner is commended for his handling of tax issues stemming from corporate transactions. His expertise includes managing cross-border tax matters.

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Katharine P. Moir
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Band 2

Katharine Moir has a well-regarded tax practice, which includes advising on issues in connection to transactions.

"Katharine is very technically strong. She has a really great understanding of how the debt practice works."

Ana G O'Brien
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Ana G O'Brien
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Band 2

Ana O'Brien advises on tax issues concerning REITs and corporate transactions.

"She's great knowledgeable, responsive, practical and professional. Ana brings a breadth of experience to the table."

Pardis Zomorodi
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Pardis Zomorodi
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Band 3

Pardis Zomorodi advises her clients on the tax elements of corporate transactions and REITs.

"Pardis is technically robust."

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Grace Lee
4
Band 4

Grace Lee advises clients on a range of M&A transactional tax work.

"She's very commercial and smart."

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Kirt Switzer
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Band 4

Kirt Switzer is a well-regarded tax practitioner with notable experience handling domestic and international matters. He acts for clients in restructurings, financings and M&A.

Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP

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California: Northern

Tax

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Katharine P. Moir
2
Band 2
4
Grace Lee
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Band 4
4
Kirt Switzer
4
Band 4

California: Southern

Tax

Samuel Weiner
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Samuel Weiner
1
Band 1
Ana G O'Brien
2
Ana G O'Brien
2
Band 2
Pardis Zomorodi
3
Pardis Zomorodi
3
Band 3