Corporate/M&A

The law firm Latham & Watkins is renowned for its impressive cross-border capabilities, with particular expertise in deals originating in the USA. The team is recommended for complex, high-value and cross-border M&A deals, with expertise in both public and private transactions, but also assists with carve-outs, joint ventures and corporate advisory work. Latham & Watkins represents DAX 40 companies and both strategic and financial investors. The law firm's wide-ranging sector expertise spans the automotive, energy, healthcare, TMT and financial services industries.

"The firm is excellent in converting complex legal matters into concrete contractual terms."

"Latham & Watkins displays excellent commercial awareness."

"Latham & Watkins' lawyers are excellent at simplifying the complex, problem solving and presenting clients with solutions rather than issues."

"The team is fully on top of the details and proactive in their approach."

"The law firm gives solid legal advice across jurisdictions and thinks outside the box."

Latham & Watkins advised Advent International on the formation of a USD6.2 billion joint venture with chemicals group LANXESS.

Rainer Traugott is a well-regarded transaction lawyer. He offers expertise in a variety of mandates, including acquisitions, business wind-downs and investments. He frequently acts for well-known clients on large multi-jurisdictional deals.

Düsseldorf-based practitioner Ingo Strauss offers a diverse practice to well-known German clients. His expertise lies in multi-jurisdictional carve-outs and sales.

Heiko Gotsche enters the rankings due to his expertise in a range of transactional and corporate matters, such as joint venture creation, share sales and carve-out transactions. "Heiko is a great person to work with."