Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 1
Contact number
+1 202 637 2200Chambers Review
Latham & Watkins LLP is an esteemed international firm with a long history of excellence in the corporate space. The team is best known for its expertise in private equity matters and also noted for its M&A and securities law advice. Clients of the firm range from Fortune 500 corporations to emerging companies in numerous industries including technology, manufacturing, aviation and financial services.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP advised The Carlyle Group on its take-private acquisition of ManTech for $4.2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham has a sophisticated global M&A practice."
"A strong team of partners who are capable of handling the most complex situations."
"Latham's attorneys are extremely responsive and are clearly focused on client service."
"Latham has a sophisticated global M&A practice."
"A strong team of partners who are capable of handling the most complex situations."
"Latham's attorneys are extremely responsive and are clearly focused on client service."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Lennon is a fine choice for transactional work such as domestic and international M&A. His clients include leading private equity firms.
Paul Sheridan continues to be the first port of call for many private equity firms, handing a range of transactional matters.
"Paul is extremely bright, commercial and savvy."
"He's a good lawyer. Paul is very well respected."
"Paul is in the solutions business. He is creative, principled and tough."
Brian Mangino is well versed in M&A, handling public and private transactions. He also handles matters such as corporate financings.
David Dantzic is adept at advising on cross-border deals, among other matters. His clients include leading private equity firms.
"David is a business person's lawyer. He's very smart and commercially aware, and he can cut through legalese to place issues into context."
Mitchell Rabinowitz works with clients such as investment banks and startups. He regularly handles M&A among other transactions.
"He is very responsive."
Cory Tull is a well-regarded M&A attorney and a partner in the firm's DC office.