Latham & Watkins LLP continues to strengthen its presence in Greater China’s transactional market, offering a robust corporate and private equity platform. With teams based in Hong Kong and Beijing, the firm brings together US, Hong Kong, and English law expertise, enhancing its ability to advise on complex cross-border transactions. Under the leadership of Simon Cooke, the group handles a wide range of matters, including take-privates, joint ventures, PIPEs, carve-outs, club deals, and strategic cross-border acquisitions. Zhonghua (Stephen) Shi is a trusted advisor to private equity firms, multinationals, and Chinese corporates. Frank Sun is noted for his expertise in complex PE and M&A transactions.
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Key clients
- ALAT Technologies Company
- ARA Asset Management Limited
- Blossom Holding III Limited
- Fedrigoni SpA
- Trustar Capital Partners Limited
- Cargo Services Group Ltd.
- LG Display
- ESR Group Limited
- Eza Hill Property Management Pte Ltd
- Starwood Capital Group
- Sixth Street Partners
- SSW Partners
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
Simon Cooke
Other key lawyers
Frank Sun; Zhonghua (Stephen) Shi; Richard Watkins; Terris Tang; Jason Zhao