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Latham & Watkins LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Massachusetts

Band 2

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

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP advised Palladin Consumer Retail Partners on the sale of Splash Car Wash to AEA Investors.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3J Ryan McCarthy
    Band 3J Ryan McCarthy

    J Ryan McCarthy

    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.

  • Band 3Johan V Brigham
    Band 3Johan V Brigham

    Johan V Brigham

    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.

  • Band 3Matthew Cohn
    Band 3Matthew Cohn

    Matthew Cohn

    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.
  • Up and ComingKristen Smith Grannis
    Up and ComingKristen Smith Grannis

    Kristen Smith Grannis

    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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