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Latham & Watkins LLP

Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins LLP has a solid standing in the M&A field, advising on sophisticated deals both in the USA and internationally. The firm works with leading names in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and media and entertainment sectors, among others. Latham's clientele includes household-name corporations, financial entities and private equity firms. The corporate team's expertise includes public company M&A, carve-outs and spin-offs. Clients also benefit from the team's strong grasp of corporate governance issues.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented CyberArk in its $25 billion acquisition by Palo Alto Networks.

Strengths

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  • Latham and its subject matter experts enable the firm to effectively handle complex issues of every type. They are deeply experienced in all matters affecting companies.

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  • Latham lawyers are highly strategic thought partners. They are commercial and responsive problem-solvers.

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  • Their responsiveness is off the charts. They are incredibly responsive, very timely and also incredibly pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Josh Dubofsky
    Josh Dubofsky

    Josh Dubofsky

    Josh Dubofsky has a broad transactional practice that includes the representation of public and private companies in M&A and governance matters.

    • Josh is a trusted adviser, true strategist and fantastic lawyer. It is always a privilege working with him.

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    • Josh particularly excels in situations where clients are difficult or are facing tough calls. He is level-headed and helps them to get optimal results in the face of overwhelming odds.

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  • David S Allinson
    David S Allinson

    David S Allinson

    David Allinson serves as global vice-chair of the corporate department in New York. He regularly handles M&A, joint ventures and investments, among other transactions.

    • David is always available to us directly when we need him to be. He has excellent market insight and is a very calm presence.

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    • He explains items really easily and is extremely experienced and knowledgeable.

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    • His deep commitment and investment in his client's business, coupled with his broad experience and expertise, make him an invaluable resource for our company.

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  • Peter Harwich
    Peter Harwich

    Peter Harwich

    Peter Harwich handles M&A and governance matters across a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology and financial services. His clients include public companies and their boards.

    • He knows the company well and has been a great lead partner.

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    • Peter is an excellent partner who has been providing our business with advice for years, enabling him to provide tailored advice for deals he works on with us to fit the business.

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    • He is extremely practical and very responsive.

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  • Ian Nussbaum
    Ian Nussbaum

    Ian Nussbaum

    Ian Nussbaum advises on sophisticated M&A, joint ventures and matters of corporate governance. Public and private companies, and their boards, utilise his practice.

    • Ian has a strong understanding of the commercial needs of clients and is incredibly knowledgeable.

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    • He is super knowledgeable, thoughtful and responsive.

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    • We rely on Ian as a true extension of our deal team. He is highly experienced and can cut through complexity to offer sophisticated, commercially-sensible advice.

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