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Private Equity: Buyouts - Massachusetts

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is considered a first port of call for promising startups, early-stage companies and entrepreneurs for inbound venture capital investment work. Its clients also benefit from the broader firm's excellent resources in its banking and finance, M&A and regulatory practice groups and its cross-table experience acting for venture capital firms. It advises clients across the startup life cycle, from seed funding through to initial public offerings and exit transactions. The firm offers additional capabilities in private equity transactions, advising a range of industry-leading investors and midmarket funds on buyouts, exits and portfolio company matters, with its Boston team complemented by highly rated groups in London, New York and Washington, DC.

Work Highlights

  • Latham advised Invetx in its acquisition by Dechra Pharmaceuticals for up to $520 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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J Ryan McCarthy
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J Ryan McCarthy
3
Band 3

Ryan McCarthy is well-regarded for his abilities in private equity transactional matters and frequently acts on behalf of a range of sponsors to advise on buyouts and exits. He also acts for corporate clients on strategic M&A matters.

Ryan is a great lawyer.

Johan V Brigham
3
Johan V Brigham
3
Band 3

Hans Brigham's transactional practice sees him advise on a broad spectrum of strategic M&A and private equity investment matters, as well as roles advising portfolio companies on corporate law issues. He serves as global vice chair of the firm's corporate department.

Hans is master of his craft who delivers pragmatic, business-focused solutions in the most challenging situations.

Matthew Cohn
3
Matthew Cohn
3
Band 3
Matthew Cohn enjoys a good reputation for the strength of his private equity practice, which sees him advise a range of midmarket and high-end funds on LBOs, minority investments, joint ventures and divestitures. He also advises clients on growth equity investments.
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Kristen Smith Grannis
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Up and Coming

Kristen Smith Grannis is sought after by private equity clients and their portfolio companies to assist them on a variety of transactions. She is active on deals in sectors such as technology, life sciences and hospitality.

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Private Equity: Buyouts

J Ryan McCarthy
3
J Ryan McCarthy
3
Band 3
Johan V Brigham
3
Johan V Brigham
3
Band 3
Matthew Cohn
3
Matthew Cohn
3
Band 3
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Kristen Smith Grannis
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Up and Coming