Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7710 1000Chambers Review
Latham & Watkins enjoys a strong platform for international deal work, with considerable strength in transactions involving Europe, Asia and the US. It assists clients on a range of matters, including distressed M&A and ECM, and its transactions often have values in the billions. The department's impressive client base includes notable names from a wide range of sectors. Latham & Watkins retains close relationships with private equity sponsors and investment banks.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins acted as the lead legal counsel to the consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital on its acquisition of Chelsea Football Club for £4.25 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Running complicated, high-value transactions is Latham & Watkins' sweet spot and core focus."
"Latham & Watkins' advice across the board is excellent and it is delivered on time."
"Latham & Watkins is good across board, both domestically and cross-border."
"Running complicated, high-value transactions is Latham & Watkins' sweet spot and core focus."
"Latham & Watkins' advice across the board is excellent and it is delivered on time."
"Latham & Watkins is good across board, both domestically and cross-border."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Cline focuses his practice on high-end domestic and cross-border M&A, as well as general corporate advice. He represents a number of prestigious corporate entities and financial institutions.
"Nicholas is very effective and pragmatic."
Edward Barnett maintains an active practice advising household-name corporates on complex M&A and corporate governance issues. He operates across multiple industries and is global co-chair of the firm's M&A practice.
"Edward knows how busy we all are and he always gets straight to the point."
Richard Butterwick possesses a varied practice, advising his clients on high-value M&A deals across multiple jurisdictions. He is also co-chair of the firm's London corporate department.
"Richard has excellent skills. He is problem-solving oriented, and very strong at communication."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
UK