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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Germany

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

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"Latham & Watkins displays excellent commercial awareness."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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"Latham & Watkins' lawyers are excellent at simplifying the complex, problem solving and presenting clients with solutions rather than issues."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

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

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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"The law firm gives solid legal advice across jurisdictions and thinks outside the box."

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Notable Practitioners

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Rainer Traugott
3
Rainer Traugott
3
Band 3

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.

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Ingo Strauss
4
Ingo Strauss
4
Band 4

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

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Heiko Gotsche
5
Heiko Gotsche
5
Band 5

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."

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Rainer Traugott
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Rainer Traugott
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Band 3
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Ingo Strauss
4
Ingo Strauss
4
Band 4
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Heiko Gotsche
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Heiko Gotsche
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Band 5
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