Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border) - UK
What the team is known for
Latham & Watkins is recognised as an excellent option for clients that require counsel on highly complex and multifaceted cross-border matters. The law firm provides an impressive, well-integrated team across its global offices and is praised for consistently excelling across multiple practice areas and sectors, while delivering an internationally-oriented approach and comprehensive global support. The firm's efficient coordination across its international network is key to its appeal among high-profile multinational corporations, banks and investment funds.
Latham & Watkins has developed a formidable presence in the London transactional market, regularly assisting clients with transatlantic and global M&A and leveraged buyouts. The London office offers a wide skill set to clients, and regularly connects with the firm's teams across an extensive network of offices to assist clients in cross-border M&A, particularly deals spanning across the USA and Europe. It has a stellar reputation for its representation of private equity funds on substantial cross-border transactions and also offers public company expertise in the global M&A context.
Strengths
"Cross-border collaboration at Latham is unique and impressive."
"I was very impressed with the breadth of the Latham team on the ground in Spain and how collaboratively they worked with the London team."
"Latham does a great job handling the issues that come up on complex cross-border executions."