USA Guide 2026 : New York
Ranked Individuals
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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.
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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.
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Their ability to creatively devise solutions in the context of the market environment is unparalleled.
This team has an incredible depth of market knowledge and unbeatable work ethic. They want to be deal-makers, not deal-breakers.
Clients get terrific service and responsiveness. When you're in the bunker on a deal, they have your back.
Latham is always on the cutting edge of solutions for complex legal matters.
Latham offer exceptional execution on deals of all sizes, but particularly the larger and more complex deals.
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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.
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.
She is a very creative and innovative thinker.
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.
She is an industry leader, who knows our business.
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
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