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What the team is known for
Established firm representing international and domestic energy companies in an array of corporate matters such as M&A, on which the firm is able to provide a full suite of complementary advice. Talented team with extensive experience handling complex cross-jurisdictional transactions. Has the capacity to handle multibillion-dollar matters.
Strengths
"The firm always provides excellent service and is exceptionally responsive, across several different work teams and specialty groups."
"It has a great national platform."
"Latham & Watkins LLP is good at cross-border transactions."
Work highlights
Latham & Watkins LLP advised Chevron on its $1.3 billion acquisition of Noble Midstream Partners.
Latham & Watkins LLP represented ArcLight Capital Partners in its acquisition of a 25% minority interest in Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, a natural gas pipeline jointly owned by Kinder Morgan and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.
Notable practitioners
Bruce Herzog is a highly respected practitioner best known for his work with private equity firms. His sector expertise covers telecommunications and energy, among others.
"Bruce has very good attention to detail, his clients really do love him."
"Bruce has very good attention to detail, his clients really do love him."
Jenifer Smith regularly advises on venture capital and emerging growth matters. She works with a range of clients in the technology sector.
"Jenifer Smith is a very good lawyer."
"Jenifer Smith is a very good lawyer."
Ryan Maierson is a key partner in the team who handles M&A and financing deals. He has further expertise in IPOs and corporate governance matters.
"Ryan is exceptionally skilled and experienced. He is the best corporate lawyer I have used." "He does a great job. He's responsive and able to handle matters quickly."
"Ryan is exceptionally skilled and experienced. He is the best corporate lawyer I have used." "He does a great job. He's responsive and able to handle matters quickly."
Sam Zabaneh guides emerging and public companies and their investors throughout all stages of development.
"He's a great lawyer."
"He's a great lawyer."
Scott Craig is adept at representing private equity and venture capital funds, as well as high-growth businesses in the technology and life sciences sectors.
William Finnegan is a go-to practitioner for a number of corporate transactions, including joint ventures and M&A. He has extensive experience advising on energy-related MLPs.
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Latham & Watkins LLP

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811 Main Street
Suite 3700
Houston
Texas
USA
TX 77002

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