Skadden is pleased to welcome Katie Leah as a partner in our Tax Group in the London office. Ms. Leah was previously a partner at another global law firm in the tax practice, where she focused on transactional matters, providing advice on the tax aspects of private equity, real estate, M&A and capital markets transactions, including U.K., U.S. and cross-border matters.
Over the course of her career, Ms. Leah has built an outstanding reputation for advising on U.K. corporation tax, VAT and stamp duties, as well as on management packages and share incentive schemes. She regularly advises on tax aspects of transactions, including investment, financing, development and leasing, as well as on tax aspects of funds, with a strong focus on cross-border structuring.
Skadden welcomed Patrick O’Gara as the head of the London Tax Controversy Group last year and recently promoted Jisun Choi as a partner in the Tax Group in London. Our group is continually recognized as a top legal adviser to companies and funds navigating strategic tax planning and tax implementation issues associated with multijurisdictional transactions. We also provide a broad range of elite tax advisory services, particularly in the private capital space, serving family offices, sovereign wealth funds and high-net-worth individuals.
“Katie is a tremendous addition to our highly regarded Tax Group, strengthening our ability to provide comprehensive advice to clients navigating challenging tax issues in the U.K. and globally,” said Skadden Executive Partner Jeremy London. “Katie’s joining is an important step in driving forward our global lateral growth strategy as we continue to invest in talent and diversify our capabilities in line with clients’ needs.”
“Katie is a deeply dedicated and commercial partner who is laser-focused on handling transactional matters for clients that work technically and practically,” said James Anderson, head of Skadden’s European tax practice. “Her wide-ranging knowledge across the transactional spectrum further enhances our ability to help our clients navigate increasingly sophisticated tax frameworks across the globe, often with novel structures that challenge conventional tax paradigms.”
“We are continuing to double down on growing our lead-out practices, as well as strengthening our core practice groups in London, and Katie’s experience exemplifies the type of strategic investments we are making,” said Richard Youle, head of Skadden’s London office and co-head of the firm’s Private Equity Group. “Her technical excellence and track record advising on complex transactions will further strengthen our ability to deliver integrated, high-caliber advice to clients across our global platform.”
“I am delighted to be joining Skadden’s highly regarded tax team,” said Ms. Leah. “The firm’s international reach and strong reputation in both advisory and contentious tax matters provide an exceptional platform to support clients on their most demanding matters. I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues in delivering solutions that support clients’ commercial objectives.”