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Latham & Watkins LLP

Tax

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Tax - UK

Band 2

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

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  • 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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  • Latham has a global reach that comes in handy for large-scale transactions and provides a deep bench with access to all specialty areas within tax.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • The Latham team are incredibly knowledgeable about the details and practicalities of tax law.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • The corporate tax team at Latham are not only incredibly talented, but working with them is a real pleasure. They are very friendly and communicate concepts in a succinct and easy-to-understand way.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • It was a complicated deal, and Latham were able to bring subject matter experts to assist in a number of different areas.

    Tax respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Helen Lethaby
    Band 1Helen Lethaby

    Helen Lethaby

    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.

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

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

      Tax respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Karl Mah
    Band 2Karl Mah

    Karl Mah

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

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Karl is an excellent lawyer.

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

      Tax respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Sean Finn
    Band 4Sean Finn

    Sean Finn

    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.

      Tax respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Simon Skinner
    Band 4Simon Skinner

    Simon Skinner

    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.

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

      Tax respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Serena Lee
    Band 5Serena Lee

    Serena Lee

    Serena Lee assists with complex tax matters including corporate restructurings and investment fund structuring.
    • Serena is commercial and technically excellent.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Serena is particularly good technically.

      Tax respondentGlobal

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