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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins offers robust expertise regarding syndicated loans, leveraged and acquisition finance and refinancing transactions. It also has considerable expertise in large-scale margin lending and is a popular choice of counsel among major international banks, private equity sponsors and corporations. The law firm offers demonstrable expertise in cross-border matters related to Europe, the USA and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins acted for HSBC as facility agent on the third amendment and restatement of a revolving credit facility for a large insurance company.

  • Lathan & Watkins advised Keppel Infrastructure Fund on its multicurrency acquisition financing with letter of credit facilities in relation to its acquisition of a 100% stake in Global Marine Group from investment affiliated of J.F. Lehman & Company.

Strengths

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  • They were exceptional to work with. The speed at which they turn around documents was unbelievable. They're outstanding and big supporters of ours.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The Latham team is technically strong and provides good support through the process. They have done a good job in understanding the needs of the clients.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The firm has the ability to run a tight process with quick turnaround time. It has significant deal experience based on past transactions to understand what is market and what is off-market.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Bishop
    Andrew Bishop

    Andrew Bishop

    Andrew Bishop acts on a range of transactions including bridge financing, margin loans and capital call financing. He advises an equally wide range of financial services clients, including investment banks, private equity and venture capital funds. He splits his time between Hong Kong and Singapore.

    • He is highly engaging, great with clients and works phenomenally hard. His commitment to the job and to the transaction is commendable.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Andrew has a good understanding of APAC markets and structures and is easy to work with.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Andrew has strong understanding of different financing permutations available and is creative in terms of problem solving.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Howard Lam
    Howard Lam

    Howard Lam

    Howard Lam advises credit providers and banks on margin financing and private equity transactions as well as restructuring existing debt financing agreements.

    • He is highly commercial and experienced, as well as able to hand-hold a client that is not otherwise familiar with Hong Kong and mainland China matters.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (2)

China

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    Howard Lam

    Banking & Finance: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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    Andrew Bishop

    Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms)

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