Asset managers and global financial services firms feature among those seeking the assistance of Latham & Watkins LLP, a firm which displays a particular strength in private equity deals within real estate, such as structured equity structures, and multinational portfolio transactions. Otto von Gruben, Carsten Loll and Torsten Volkholz head up the team bringing expertise in such portfolio transactions and joint ventures, and advice on restructuring agreements. They are backed up by Sven Nickel, who has extensive knowledge of data centres, particularly when it comes to pan-European or multi-asset transactions, but also provides advice on commercial tenancy law issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘High level of reliability and dedication as well as commercial mindset.’
- ‘The team is exceptionally responsive. We can reach anyone anytime, and deadlines are never an issue.’
- ‘Carsten Loll is very responsive and knows the market very well. He also understands perfectly commercial issues and where to stick to a position and where you can compromise.'
- ‘Latham & Watkins' practice has been a trusted legal partner to us, playing an instrumental role in the successful execution of several complex transactions. Their team brings a highly commercial approach to legal advisory, seamlessly bridging legal considerations with the realities and imperatives of the deal environment.'
Key clients
- Aermont Capital LLP
- ACCENTRO Real Estate AG
- Advent International
- AFIAA Germany AG
- Allied Irish Banks
- Angelo, Gordon
- Antin Infrastructure Partners (Antin)
- Apollo
- Aventos Sigma Objektgesellschaft mbH
- Bank of America
- Blackstone
- Brookfield
Work highlights
Advising Apollo on a €1 billion Capital Solution for Vonovia.
Advising One Investment Management Ltd (OneIM) and Orange Capital Partners (OCP) on the completion of the purchase agreement to acquire 89.9% of the shares in the subsidiaries of the North Rhine-Westphalia-based "Cosmopolitan Portfolio" of the Adler Group.
Advising Orion Infrastructure Capital (OIC) on a combined equity and debt investment of up to €65 million in CargoBeamer.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Carsten Loll; Otto von Gruben; Torsten Volkholz
Other key lawyers
Sven Nickel