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Latham & Watkins LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins boasts a highly rated transactional practice which enjoys a standout reputation for its global reach, acting on high-end and cross-border deals for an international clientele of major sponsors. Its superb bench is able to provide a wealth of knowledge and experience across multiple markets, including deep resources nationally, as well as internationally.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Silver Lake Partners on the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts.

Strengths

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  • The Latham team are strategic partners with us. They have business rationale and are hyper-responsive.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

  • Latham is a heavyweight in the private equity space. They have a great grasp of the current market and offer cutting-edge, creative advice with respect to complex transactions.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alex Kelly
    Alex Kelly

    Alex Kelly

    Alex Kelly is distinguished by her strong command of private equity transactions, both domestically and internationally. She serves as global co-chair of the firm's M&A and private equity practice group.

    • Alex is outstanding. She is incredibly commercial, and our go-to person.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
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  • David S Allinson
    David S Allinson

    David S Allinson

    David Allinson is commended for his strong experience across a host of transactional matters, which includes significant strength in energy, healthcare and infrastructure-focused deals.

    • David has a very strong commercial lens and is highly effective in getting transactions done.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • David has an encyclopaedic knowledge of M&A and private equity law. He has a good insight into the business side and provides practical solutions to very complex issues.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
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