Kirt Switzer > Latham & Watkins LLP > San Francisco, United States > Lawyer Profile

Latham & Watkins LLP’s transactional tax group services a client roster that includes blue-chip corporations, private equity firms, financial institutions and investment banks, with the firm regularly operating in the financial services, energy, retail, life sciences, and natural resources sectors, among others. Katharine Moir, based in the Bay Area, leads on transactional tax, often advising private equity firms and companies on the tax aspects of major transactions, including take-private acquisitions. New York-based Jiyeon Lee-Lim, global chair of the firm’s overall tax department, has recently assisted several SPACs in connection with IPOs and business combinations. David Raab, also in New York, has handled multibillion-dollar deals for leading names such as Energy Capital Partners and The Carlyle Group. Northern California’s Kirt Switzer focuses on federal taxation of corporations and partnerships, while Pardis Zomorodi in Los Angeles represents companies, REITS, private equity firms, and investment banks in relation to M&A, spin-offs, and joint ventures. Andrea Ramezan-Jackson in Washington DC advises domestic and international corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies as well as private equity and venture capital funds.  Joe Kronsnoble in Chicago is well known for advising private equity firms as well as for his bankruptcy expertise. Matthew Dewitz in New York and Houston’s Bryant Lee also play key roles in the team. Samuel Weiner retired in December 2023.