M&A

Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP's strength lies in cross-border matters and particularly transatlantic transactions, which is not least due to its close cross-location cooperation with offices in Europe and the US. The practice operates in both the large and mid-cap sectors and advises large German and international companies, including various listed companies, as well as investors, who often stem from the technology, healthcare, life sciences, energy and infrastructure sectors. The group is headed by Heiko Gotsche, who regularly advises listed and family-owned companies on joint ventures, reorganisations and carve-outs. Other key contacts include Rainer Traugott, who frequently assists PE houses and infrastructure investors, and Alexander Stefan Rieger, who focuses on energy and infrastructure and has been heading the continental European corporate practice since September 2024. M&A and PE expert Tobias Larisch (sector focus on energy and infrastructure) joined Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in September 2024.

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Testimonials

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'Latham & Watkins offers a unique practice through comprehensive expertise and an innovative approach to legal advice. This enables holistic advice for clients.'
'Compared to other firms, Latham & Watkins sets standards through its innovative use of technology, strong commitment to diversity and inclusive collaboration. These characteristics, combined with its extensive expertise, make the practice a leader in the legal industry and a valuable partner for in-house colleagues.'
'Latham & Watkins is a global firm able to provide detail on a wide range of legal matters. These skills are important when working on a global M&A transaction.'
'The team we worked with was hands down the best deal team we have ever worked with in a law firm. They understood the commercial objectives and the legal aspects of the transaction. They were also very good negotiators on our behalf.'
'Broad M&A/Corporate/PE practice with a remarkable track record in a variety of major transactions.'
'Ingo Strauss: Very good contact with the client, takes care of things.'

Key clients

Advent International
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Aareal Bank AG
Apollo Global Management
Cheplapharm
CVC
Digital Realty
DB Schenker
Deutsche Bank AG/Orchard Global Asset Management LLP
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)/Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR)
IKB Deutsche Industriekreditbank AG
Körber Supply Chain Software Management GmbH
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Aktiengesellschaft (Münchener Rück)/MEAG MUNICH ERGO AssetManagement GmbH (MEAG)
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Swiss Life Asset Management AG and Vauban Infrastructure Partners
Worth Capital Holdings