Latham & Watkins LLP‘s banking team is equally adept as both borrower and lender-side counsel, supporting private equity and corporate borrowers as well as syndicates of banks across the spectrum of financing arrangements. Taking the lead on acquisition and infrastructure facilities is Alexandra Hagelüken, while Christian Jahn is particularly well versed in acting for borrowers and syndicated lenders engaged in cross-border M&A, while also overseeing the restructuring of existing credit lines. Sibylle Münch’s wide-ranging practice spans infrastructure and asset financing deals, with noted expertise in handling senior facilities. Thomas Weitkamp is also active in these areas, while further offering assistance with direct lending mandates.
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- 'Thomas Weitkamp: Partner with strong legal knowledge who has advised us for years. We value the quality of work as well as the commitment and availability also on tight timelines.'
- 'The team is absolutely dedicated to deliver a best practice service, regardless the size of the financing project. So one outside of the major corporations can be sure that customer focus is right and a priority.'
- 'Alexandra Hagelüken showed a very high competence and understanding of the matters and challenges. She remained stunningly calm and professional at every setback, hardship and disappointment during the two projects. And most importantly, she found technical solutions to solve the matters at hand.'
- 'Great and high-quality support, strong commitment and good availability.'
Key clients
- Alpha Wave
- Apera Asset Management
- Ares Management
- CORDET Capital Partners LLP
- Eurazeo
- IceLake
- Igneo Infrastructure Partners
- Kartesia
- Kelvion Group
- LGT Capital Partners
- MainCapital
- Morgan Stanley
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Alexandra Hagelüken; Christian Jahn; Sibylle Münch; Thomas Weitkamp