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Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability - USA
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What the team is known for

Latham & Watkins LLPoffers a full private equity service, from purchases and financings to debt commitment and exit transactions, with strong complementary practices in areas such as tax and antitrust. Supports a reputable and diverse client base on investments in such areas as entertainment, sports and media. Regularly executes sophisticated cross-border transactions, demonstrating strong familiarity with private equity laws in critical markets across the USA, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Strengths

"They have a deep team of experienced lawyers. All people we work with are immediately responsive on every matter."

"The firm has great experts across the board, who are always available to us."

"We always feel like we are getting the best advice from them. They're very responsive to our needs under tight timelines."

Work highlights

Latham & Watkins LLP represented The Carlyle Group in its $4.2 billion acquisition of ManTech International.

Notable practitioners

New York-based Alex Kelly in a key contact.