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Latham & Watkins LLP

Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


Latham & Watkins LLP

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Private Equity - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a top-tier private equity practice with deeply-experienced teams in the UK, Europe and the USA. The law firm also has a sizeable presence in Asia through its offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. The law firm offers:

• Significant experience handling cross-border buyouts as well as advising on post-closing and exit transactions.

• Particular expertise in sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, life sciences and transportation.

• A talented roster of specialists across capital markets, fund formation and corporate law practices.

Key contact

Key contacts at the firm are Hong Kong-based Simon Cooke, Chicago-based Shaun Hartley, New York-based Paul Kukish, Washington, DC-based Paul Sheridan and London-based Kem Ihenacho, Richard Butterwick, David Walker and Ed Barnett.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Latham, as a firm, provides me with wider and deeper coverage. It just has more impressive resources, especially with the multi-jurisdictional advice and insight.

    Private Equity respondentGlobal
  • Latham is fantastic when it comes to running transactions with fantastic coverage globally.

    Private Equity respondentGlobal

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