Corporate/M&A - Europe-wide
What the team is known for
Latham & Watkins brings together cross-border teams to advise on major pan-European mergers. The law firm has considerable activity for US and Asia-based clients on their European operations and acquisitions. The law firm has a broad clientele, including high-profile corporates from a range sectors including TMT, financial services and consumer goods.
Strengths
"Latham & Watkins is good across the board, both domestically and cross-border."
"Latham & Watkins facilitates the deal by being creative, constructive, humble, calm and technically very strong."
"The law firm gives solid legal advice across jurisdictions and thinks outside the box."
Work highlights
Latham & Watkins acted for L'Oréal on its agreement with Natura & Co to acquire Aēsop, which has an enterprise value of USD2.525 billion.
Notable practitioners
Based in London, Sam Newhouse is global vice-chair of the firm's M&A practice.
