Ranking tables
Tax | USA
California: Southern
Band 1
Band 3
Baker McKenzie
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Paul Hastings LLP- Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C.
Senior Statespeople
Band 2
Ana G O'Brien Latham & Watkins LLP
Luc Moritz O'Melveny & Myers LLP- Douglas A SchaafDouglas A. Schaaf, Attorney
- Elliot FreierVLP Law Group LLP
Band 3
David B. Goldman Baker McKenzie
Dora Arash Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Ivy Jones Sidley Austin LLP
Pardis Zomorodi Latham & Watkins LLP
Paul Sczudlo Withers Bergman LLP- Todd Gluth Cooley LLP
- Steven ToscherHochman Salkin Toscher Perez P.C.
Band 1
1 Latham & Watkins LLPTax2024 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 Cooley LLPTax2024 | Band 2 |Cooley has a highly experienced team praised for its transactional capabilities. Its diverse client roster includes technology, life science, energy and telecommunication sector clients. The team offers additional strength in tax controversy and litigation.
2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPTax2024 | Band 2 |Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advises on tax aspects of high-value transactional matters, such as acquisitions and spinouts. The team has wide-ranging expertise in international, federal and state matters, alongside strength in litigation and controversy issues. It regularly advises a broad variety of clients, including private equity firms, REITs and multinational corporations in the technology industry.
2 Sidley Austin LLPTax2024 | Band 2 |Sidley Austin is a widely respected tax team known for advising clients on tax aspects of corporate transactions. The team is strong in cross-border deals such as M&A. It has a broad client base which includes those in the media, technology and real estate industries.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieTax2024 | Band 3 |Baker McKenzie is an esteemed practice held in high regard for its adept handling of international tax work, such as transfer pricing and tax planning. The team is also noted for its expertise in tax controversy matters, including litigation and administrative appeals. It works with a host of market-leading clients, including high-profile names from the social media, money transfer and travel booking sectors.3 Kirkland & Ellis LLPTax2024 | Band 3 |Kirkland & Ellis is a popular choice of counsel for high-level expertise in tax issues across an impressive range of transactions. It fields experience in M&A, capital markets and private equity transactions, among others.3 O'Melveny & Myers LLPTax2024 | Band 3 |O'Melveny & Myers is a high-profile tax practice in the California market, advising on matters such as M&A, financing and IPO work. The team services an array of clients including those from the entertainment and technology industries, as well as private equity investors. It demonstrates growing strengths advising on cross-border matters, with niche expertise advising Asian clients doing business in the USA.3 Paul Hastings LLPTax2024 | Band 3 |Paul Hastings calls on notable strengths in transactional tax structuring, as well as tax controversy right up to the trial level. The team offers particular expertise in real estate and funds tax matters, alongside wider strengths in tax credits. Its enviable client base includes household-name financial institutions, technology companies and private equity firms.