Latham Picks Up A&O Shearman Energy Co-Head in Washington

Latham & Watkins is picking up the U.S. co-head of A&O Shearman’s energy practice, Scott Cockerham, in Washington.

Cockerham left A&O Shearman after a little more than one year at the firm. He joins Latham as a partner in its transactional tax practice, the firm announced on Monday.

Cokerham advises global companies and investors on the tax aspects of investments in the renewable energy and energy transition sectors. He also advises clients on the tax aspects of investments in the renewable energy and energy transition space.

“Scott has an excellent reputation for delivering unparalleled tax counsel to clients involved in groundbreaking projects and transactions at the center of the global energy transition, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our Washington office and the firm,” said Mandy Reeves, office managing partner of Latham & Watkins’ Washington, D.C. office, in a statement.

Cockerham joined Allen & Overy in August 2023 from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe where he was a partner in its global energy and infrastructure team. London’s A&O’s officially merged with Shearman & Sterling that in May.

He served as the US co-head of energy, infrastructure and natural resources at A&O Shearman. Cockerham recently advised Maxeon Solar Technologies on the equity structuring and financing of its first solar cell and panel factory in New Mexico. He also advised GCM Grosvenor on its acquisition of up to 22% in Vesper Energy from Magnetar Capital.

“Latham’s market-leading energy practice offers the best platform for me to work on high-profile transactions for marquee clients, many of which involve cutting-edge technologies,” Cockerham said in a statement.