Spearheaded by Simon Cooke in Hong Kong, the Latham & Watkins LLP practice stands out for its expertise in both outbound and inbound acquisitions, carve-out transactions and joint ventures. The team is particularly well versed in the healthcare, media, and energy sectors, with Cooke being an expert in high-value equity investments and disposals. Operating out of Beijing, Jason Zhao is highly knowledgeable in growth capital investments and venture capital financings.
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Key clients
- Tencent Holdings Limited
- Trustar Capital (formerly known as CITIC Capital Partners)
- Warburg Pincus Asia LLC
- Baring Private Equity Asia
- China Jinmao Holdings Group Limited
- Binance Holdings Limited
- Sinotrans Limited
- Platinum Equity
- The Carlyle Group
- Bilibili
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Simon Cooke
Other key lawyers
Jason Zhao