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Corporate/M&A - Europe-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins brings together cross-border teams to advise on major pan-European mergers. The law firm has considerable activity for US and Asia-based clients on their European operations and acquisitions. The law firm has a broad clientele, including high-profile corporates from a range sectors including TMT, financial services and consumer goods.

Notable practitioners

Based in London, Sam Newhouse is global vice-chair of the firm's M&A practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by Latham & Watkins LLP

  • Latham & Watkins acted for L'Oréal on its agreement with Natura & Co to acquire Aēsop, which has an enterprise value of USD2.525 billion.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Latham & Watkins is good across the board, both domestically and cross-border."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"Latham & Watkins facilitates the deal by being creative, constructive, humble, calm and technically very strong."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

"The law firm gives solid legal advice across jurisdictions and thinks outside the box."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe