Life Sciences: Transactional
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Latham & Watkins frequently handles high-value acquisitions, investments and capital market transactions on behalf of leading global names in life sciences. It also advises on cross-border licensing transactions.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins advised Abcam, a producer of protein research tools, on a definitive agreement pursuant to which Danaher Corporation will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Abcam for US$24 per share in cash, with a total enterprise value of approximately US$5.7 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Latham team always have extensive knowledge of their subject area, including which practices are market and which negotiated position would best suit the needs of the company."
"Latham has incredibly strong expertise across a range of topics and geographies. If there is an issue, I can count on Latham to find the internal expert to help solve a matter."
"The team at Latham & Watkins are excellent at capital markets, particularly in Life Sciences. Their knowledge of SEC regulation is excellent, making them one of my go-to law firms for capital markets."
"The Latham team always have extensive knowledge of their subject area, including which practices are market and which negotiated position would best suit the needs of the company."
"Latham has incredibly strong expertise across a range of topics and geographies. If there is an issue, I can count on Latham to find the internal expert to help solve a matter."
"The team at Latham & Watkins are excellent at capital markets, particularly in Life Sciences. Their knowledge of SEC regulation is excellent, making them one of my go-to law firms for capital markets."
Notable Practitioners
Robbie McLaren leads the life sciences group at Latham & Watkins. He represents clients on cross-border business combinations, acquisitions, licensing and funding transactions.
"Robbie is fantastic. He has the right level of technical knowledge and delivers it in a way which is very accessible."
"I enjoyed working with Robbie and also his ability to answer complex questions."