Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above
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Latham & Watkins enjoys a strong platform for international deal work, with considerable strength in transactions involving Europe, Asia and the US. It assists clients on a range of matters, including distressed M&A and ECM, and its transactions often have values in the billions. The department's impressive client base includes notable names from a wide range of sectors. Latham & Watkins retains close relationships with private equity sponsors and investment banks.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins advised Viasat on its acquisition of Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, in a transaction valued at USD7.3 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkinsis exceptionally adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters in a timely, pragmatic and value-adding manner."
"Latham & Watkins have strong and diversified teams that provide clear and operational advice."
"Latham & Watkinshave an excellent and well-oiled multidisciplinary team that works seamlessly together."
"Latham & Watkinsis exceptionally adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters in a timely, pragmatic and value-adding manner."
"Latham & Watkins have strong and diversified teams that provide clear and operational advice."
"Latham & Watkinshave an excellent and well-oiled multidisciplinary team that works seamlessly together."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Cline focuses his practice on high-end domestic and cross-border M&A, as well as general corporate advice. He represents a number of prestigious corporate entities and financial institutions.
"A superstar: the rock any client needs throughout the madness of a deal. He is constantly available, thoughtful in his approach and gives feedback to make you better in your own role."
"Nick and his team helped us navigate a complex matter. He provided exceptional leadership through the project."
Edward Barnett maintains an active practice advising household-name corporates on complex M&A and corporate governance issues. He operates across multiple industries and is a former global co-chair of the firm's M&A practice.
"Edward is a value-adding lawyer who provides pragmatic advice."
"Ed handles and solves complex legal problems with a true understanding of our priorities and concerns. We know Ed will work tirelessly to ensure our interests are protected."
"Edward was fantastic to work with, demonstrating clear expertise and counselling us in a strategic and practical manner.Having Ed on our side really made a difference."
Richard Butterwick possesses a varied practice, advising his clients on high-value M&A deals across multiple jurisdictions. He is also co-chair of the firm's London corporate department.
"Richard is very clear and he provides a good level of advice."
"Richard is very good as well, very clear. He provided a good level of advice."
Sam Newhouse maintains an excellent corporate practice advising multinational companies on cross-border M&A transactions. He currently sits as global vice chair of the firm's M&A practice.
"Sam is incredibly smart, personable, responsive and he runs a tight ship. His work is consistently high quality and commercially aware with pragmatic advice."
"Sam is a class operator."
Harriet Stephenson garners praise for the quality of her corporate work. Her diverse practice includes experience in public and private M&A, joint venture formation and general advisory matters.
"Harriet is a very strong lawyer."
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