Capital Markets: Derivatives - UK
What the team is known for
Latham & Watkins has an expert team containing practitioners who are able to handle a wide range of products, from OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, to credit and equity-linked notes. They offer standout international strength, making them a popular choice for complex cross-border mandates. Their broad client base ranges from private equity firms to international banks, and they are especially strong in the oil and gas sector.
Strengths
"The Latham team are highly commercial in their approach to complex transactions and distil complex problems into simple solutions."
"They're an excellent team and the individuals are technically strong."
Work highlights
Latham & Watkins represented EIG in the hedging and finance for their agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Repsol Upstream from Repsol.
Notable practitioners
Dean Naumowicz is well known for his derivatives expertise, especially as it relates to equity-linked transactions. He has a strong investor-side practice, with clients including global banks. "Dean has an excellent and collaborative approach, with a high level of expertise." "Dean is technically very good, he is proactive and user-friendly."
