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Latham & Watkins LLP is a go-to practice with a strong bench, acting for high-profile corporate borrowers as well as major financial institutions. Recognized for its strengths in syndicated loan transactions and highly esteemed for its strength on cross-border transactions. Fields experienced attorneys with expertise across bridge financings, investment-grade loans and multicurrency facilities.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP represented Goldman Sachs and a syndicate of lenders in credit facilities worth $4 billion, concurrent with a $740 million bond offering for NRG Energy's acquisition of Vivint Smart Home.
Strengths
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"The team knows what matters in getting deals done."
"The team knows what matters in getting deals done."
Notable Practitioners
Corey Wright has a practice which sees him act for several household name banks in the provision of term loans and revolving credit facilities.
"He's a very sharp lawyer."
Jennifer Ezring has a highly regarded bank-side practice. She covers debt and asset-based financings.
"She's solutions-oriented."
"Jennifer's a very thoughtful lawyer."
Michèle Penzer impresses bank-side clients with her expert knowledge of both syndicated and single-lender transactions.
"She's a fantastic lawyer. She's super smart and very commercial."
Daniel Seale comes particularly recommended for his lender-side practice, with clients including both banks and private equity funds. He often assists clients with acquisition financings.
"He is a fantastic lawyer who's extremely knowledgeable."
"Daniel's very smart and very commercially minded."
"He's easy to work with and commercial."
Joshua Tinkelman receives plaudits for his representation of investment funds and other borrowers in acquisition financings.
"He's a very practical lawyer."
Alfred Xue is noted for his strength in handling asset-based financing for both traditional and direct lenders.
"Alfred's incredibly knowledgeable, hardworking and responsive."
"He's fantastic with clients, very thoughtful and analytical."
Melissa Alwang impresses sources with her strong ability to act for Wall Street banks in commercial financings. She has a wealth of experience working with international banks on cross-border deals.
"Melissa is a very commercial and smart lawyer."
Stephanie Teicher principally assists company-side clients with the financing of domestic and cross-border M&A.
"Stephanie is an excellent lawyer."
Stelios Saffos is global chair of the hybrid capital practice as well as vice chair of the capital markets and public company representation practices. He has recent experience handling acquisition financings and advising clients on revolving credit facilities.
"He knows the market inside and out."