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Latham & Watkins LLP

Investment Funds: Private Equity

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins advises on fundraises for some of the largest funds in the market, while also working with sovereign wealth funds and cornerstone investors. In addition to fund formation, the team advises on co-investments and secondaries matters. Its client base is truly international, receiving instructions from clients in the Middle East, South America and Asia.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised a consortium, including Starwood Capital Group, Sixth Street and SSW Partners, on the agreed proposal to take ESR Group private. The privatisation was valued at USD7.1 billion.

Strengths

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  • They are excellent, reliable and we trust them. They are technically competent and have a good understanding of the market.

    Investment Funds: Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Latham & Watkins possess high technical skills and are very client-oriented.

    Investment Funds: Private Equity respondentEurope
  • Latham & Watkins are commercial, practical, client-friendly, flexible and responsive.

    Investment Funds: Private Equity respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Mateja Maher
    Band 4Mateja Maher

    Mateja Maher

    Mateja Maher utilises his deep industry knowledge to assist clients with the full gamut of investment fund matters, including investor representation, venture capital fund launches and secondaries transactions.

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