Netflix Hires Mayer Brown Partner McGarrity Amid Tax Battles

Jan. 3, 2023, 6:45 PM UTC

Netflix Inc. has recruited a new global tax controversy lead in William McGarrity as the streaming media giant faces a variety of tax-related legal and regulatory issues.

McGarrity, who joined Netflix last month, was most recently a partner at law firm Mayer Brown in Chicago. A new tax on streaming entertainment services adopted by the city during the pandemic has prompted a movement by other municipalities to implement similar tax regimes.

Joshua Mishcoe, vice president of international tax at Netflix, confirmed via email the Los Gatos, Calif.-based company’s hire of McGarrity. Mishcoe said Netflix backfilled the role following the departure ...

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