Latham & Watkins LLP is a reference in the market for large and midcap M&A, public takeovers, joint ventures, carve-outs, capital solutions, and corporate governance matters. The group is under the joint leadership of Heiko Gotsche, who advises financial sponsors and multinational corporates on public and private M&A, joint ventures, carve-outs, and complex corporate matters; and Alexander Stefan Rieger, who concentrates on cross-border M&A in the infrastructure, energy, and digital sectors, acting for global funds and corporates. Rainer Traugott also has extensive experience in high-value transactions, including public takeovers, strategic acquisitions, and corporate reorganisations.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong team, particularly for multi-national deals.’
  • ‘Ingo Strauss: direct and effective communication. Speaks the language of the client.’
  • 'Johannes Groß is an invaluable resource. His technical depth and commercial awareness make him a top-tier advisor in this fast-evolving sector.'

Key clients

  • Alat Technologies Company
  • Apollo
  • Commerz Real
  • GIC
  • H&R Holding GmbH
  • InfraRed Capital Partners
  • KKR
  • Körber
  • NorthC
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Shift4Payments

Work highlights

Advised Alat Technologies Company on its participation in TK Elevator and the establishment of a joint venture.
Advised GIC on shareholder matters related to its investment, alongside TPG Rise Climate, in the Techem Group, amounting to €6.7bn.
Advised Siemens AG on the acquisition of Altair Engineering Inc. for $10bn.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Heiko Gotsche; Alexander Stefan Rieger

Other key lawyers

Ingo Strauss; Johannes Groß; Pascal Wagenführ; Joscha Müller; Rainer Traugott; Henning Schneider; Lucas Schweitzer; Steffen Augschill; Pascal Wagenführ