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Banking & Finance - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is a go-to practice with a strong bench, acting for high profile corporate borrowers as well as major financial institutions. The firm is recognized for its strengths in syndicated loan transactions and highly esteemed for its strength on cross-border transactions. It fields experienced attorneys with expertise across bridge financings, investment-grade loans and multicurrency facilities.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins represented dozens of investment banks and private capital providers in a range of financings to support the $23.7 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance by Sycamore Partners.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alfred Xue
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Alfred Xue
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Alfred Xue is noted for his strength in handling asset-based financing for both traditional and direct lenders.

We get sophisticated and forward-looking service from Alfred. He is always available and wants to help get a deal done.

Alf is kind, caring and thoughtful, both on a personal and professional basis. He is truly someone you want in your corner on a transaction.

Alfred meets every deadline, is commercial and has good standing across the market, which can be helpful in getting to agreed terms.

Daniel Seale
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Daniel Seale
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Daniel Seale comes particularly recommended for his lender-side practice, with clients including both banks and private equity funds. He often assists clients with acquisition financings.
Jennifer Ezring
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Jennifer Ezring
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Jennifer Ezring has a highly regarded bank-side practice. She covers debt and asset-based financings.

Her talent for identifying and crafting commercial solutions that address the needs of all parties involved is truly impressive and has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes.

Michèle Penzer
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Michèle Penzer
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Michèle Penzer impresses bank-side clients with her expert knowledge of both syndicated and single-lender transactions.

She is a very creative and innovative thinker.

Joshua A. Tinkelman
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Joshua A. Tinkelman
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Joshua Tinkelman receives plaudits for his representation of investment funds and other borrowers in acquisition financings.
Stelios Saffos
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Stelios Saffos
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Stelios Saffos is global chair of the capital markets and public company representation practices as well as the global chair of the hybrid capital practice. He has experience handling acquisition financings and advising clients on revolving credit facilities.

Stelios is excellent across all categories.

I consistently rely on Stelios' support and guidance.

He is always a subject matter expert, but he is also an expert in being commercial and ensuring all of the aspects surrounding a transaction are aligned, which is critical to getting a deal done.

Emily Johnson
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Emily Johnson
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Emily Johnson has considerable experience of handling complex transactions on behalf of borrowers. She offers astute financing and refinancing advice to her clients, with notable experience in the media and gaming sectors.

She is an industry leader, who knows our business.

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Alfred Xue
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Alfred Xue
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Band 2
Daniel Seale
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Daniel Seale
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Band 2
Jennifer Ezring
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Jennifer Ezring
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Band 2
Michèle Penzer
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Michèle Penzer
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Band 2
Joshua A. Tinkelman
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Joshua A. Tinkelman
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Band 3
Stelios Saffos
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Stelios Saffos
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Band 3
Emily Johnson
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Emily Johnson
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Band 4