Banking & Finance: Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (International Firms) - China
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. The team's key clients include Warburg Pincus, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board and Carlyle.
Strengths
"They are a brilliant firm that delivers worthy work results."
"They are very on top of things, responsive and able to grasp complex issues quickly and find solutions."
Work highlights
Latham & Watkins advised Global Infrastructure Partners and KKR on their strategic co-control partnership with Vodafone to invest in Vantage Towers.
Latham & Watkins acted for Searchlight Capital Partners on its leveraged investment into Synergy Marine Group.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Bishop acts on a range of transactions including bridge finance, 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. "Andrew knows our process very well and has a great understanding of our needs."
Howard Lam advises credit providers and banks on margin financing and private equity transactions as well as restructuring existing debt financing agreements. "Howard Lam is an old-timer in sophisticated structured finance."
