Latham & Watkins is expanding its capabilities in the energy sector by appointing Scott Cockerham, who previously served as the US co-head of A&O Shearman’s energy, infrastructure, and natural resources practice. Bloomberg Law reports that Cockerham, after a brief 13-month tenure at A&O Shearman, will join Latham as a partner within its transactional tax practice based in Washington, D.C.
Cockerham’s role at Latham involves advising global companies and investors on the tax implications of investments in renewable energy and energy transition sectors. His appointment underscores Latham’s commitment to expanding its advisory services in these rapidly evolving industries. Cockerham is known for his extensive expertise in delivering specialized tax counsel, which will likely benefit Latham’s portfolio of energy sector clients significantly.
For further details, the full article by Meghan Tribe and Rose Walker is available here.