Shing Yuin Lo > Latham & Watkins > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Specialising in the non-contentious insurance sector, Latham & Watkins is a key port of call for insurers, reinsurers, brokers, banks and private capital investors. Its corporate insurance expertise sees it handling pensions de-risking and longevity risk matters. Victoria Sander heads up the practice and is regularly seen on M&A transactions, portfolio transfers, reinsurance arrangements and distribution arrangements. Other key members of the practice include Beatrice Lo, Kem Ihenacho, Neil Campbell, Mike Turner and Shing Lo, all of whom are heavily involved in the firm’s cross-border M&A transactions.

Focusing on emerging companies, particularly in the fintech and life sciences sectors, Latham & Watkins frequently advises start-up clients through their entire lifecycle, from initial company formation through to growth stages and exits. Chaired by the London-based trio of Mike Turner, Shing Lo, and Robbie McLaren , the firm’s capabilities extend to public offerings, sell-side transactions, and public company reporting. Turner is an expert in the software, media, and digital health industries, while Lo’s expertise lies in series financing rounds and venture debt matters, and McLaren is noted for his capabilities in seed financings. Samantha Si is well versed in general corporate matters, and Ryan Martin concentrates on growth equity investments.