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Latham & Watkins LLP

Life Sciences: Transactional

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Latham & Watkins LLP

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Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins frequently handles high-value acquisitions, investments and capital market transactions on behalf of leading global names in life sciences. It also advises on cross-border licensing transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised leading international investment firm, BC Partners, on its agreement with Goldman Sachs Alternatives to acquire a majority stake in Synthon, a leading international pharmaceutical company.

Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins offer deep market expertise and are efficient and very responsive. They are an extremely capable team with a deep bench that can understand key business drivers quickly.

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  • They provide a very practical approach and have the ability to cut to what really matters.

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  • Latham have deep domain experience, particularly in UK/US capital markets, and the ability to handle sophisticated matters. They have a very strong understanding of legal and strategic requirements.

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  • I’ve worked with many great law firms, but no one beats Latham & Watkins.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Robbie McLaren
    Band 3Robbie McLaren

    Robbie McLaren

    Robbie McLaren leads the life sciences group at Latham & Watkins. He represents clients on cross-border business combinations, acquisitions, licensing and funding transactions.
    • Robbie is an excellent partner. He is commercially aware, proactive and very, very approachable. He is very good at understanding the client.

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    • Robbie is pragmatic, negotiates well and is able to connect me with the legal support I need across the world.

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  • Associates to watchOliver Mobasser
    Associates to watchOliver Mobasser

    Oliver Mobasser

    Oliver Mobasser handles a range of transactions including high-value financings, strategic partnerships and licensing deals.

    • Oliver is amazing. He is very responsive and pragmatic and doesn't overcomplicate things.

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    • Oliver is a strong adviser – responsive and diligent.

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Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (2)

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