Latham & Watkins LLP, Corporate & Finance | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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Corporate & Finance - Philippines

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is a top-flight law firm renowned for advising major Philippine and international conglomerates and financiers on corporate and financial mandates. Its core areas of expertise include debt and equity capital market and financing transactions, as well as foreign direct investment and M&A matters. The firm serves an impressive roster of clients in the energy, real estate, infrastructure and TMT industries. Its Hong Kong and Singapore teams are especially involved in the firm's Philippines work.

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Work Highlights

Latham advised JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BPI Capital and HSBC as joint lead managers in connection with the issue of USD300 million 5.33% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 issued by Jollibee Worldwide and guaranteed by its parent, Jollibee Foods.

Strengths

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We've been working with them for over a decade and they've consistently provided reliable counsel. Their promptness and dependability make them a team we can always count on.

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We've been working with them for over a decade and they've consistently provided reliable counsel. Their promptness and dependability make them a team we can always count on.

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Notable Practitioners

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Benjamin Carale

Expertise Based Abroad

Benjamin Carale in Hong Kong is respected for his expertise in capital markets deals within the Philippines. He additionally advises high-profile corporates on M&A.

There’s no match for his responsiveness; he is always reliable. He consistently provides not only prompt but also complete responses, which is a real advantage.

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