Latham & Watkins LLP, Tax | Chambers USA Profile

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Tax - California: Southern

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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.

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Work Highlights

Latham & Watkins advised Reddit on the tax-related aspects of its IPO.

Strengths

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They put the right people in place to provide answers to questions and come up with reasonable and creative solutions to issues.

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They have a very deep knowledge and experience of tax law.

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The Latham & Watkins team is world-class in all respects.

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They put the right people in place to provide answers to questions and come up with reasonable and creative solutions to issues.

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They have a very deep knowledge and experience of tax law.

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The Latham & Watkins team is world-class in all respects.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ana G O'Brien

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

Ana is very practical and creative.

She is the best in class.

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Katharine P. Moir

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

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Kirt Switzer

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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.

Kirt is outstanding. He's insightful, flexible and always willing to step in on any issue.

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Pardis Zomorodi

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

Pardis gives incredible advice.

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Eric Cho

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Eric Cho receives praise for the quality of his tax advice in sophisticated M&A deals, private equity investments and restructurings, among other transactions.

Eric is meticulous and detail-oriented.

He has an incredible depth of knowledge.

Eric provides great service and timely feedback. He's very responsive.

Eric does a great job. We're very pleased with his technical expertise and service level.

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