Latham & Watkins LLP
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Latham & Watkins LLP is widely recognised for its strength in leveraged finance, high-yield bond work, and handling complex cross-border transactions. The team is led by a strong group of partners: Antonio Coletti, who advises private equity firms, underwriters, and initial purchasers on a broad range of securities and corporate deals; Ryan Benedict, whose practice includes IPOs, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, as well as tender offers and liability management; Jeffrey Lawlis, who focuses on the financing elements of M&A transactions alongside general corporate and securities law matters; and Paolo Bernasconi, who acts for corporates on cross-border leveraged finance and capital markets transactions, with a particular emphasis on high-yield debt issuances. Giorgio Ignazzi is also a key contact, noted for his focus on international capital markets and securities regulation.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'What truly differentiates the practice is its capacity to anticipate challenges in sophisticated transactions and deliver innovative, client-focused solutions that consistently outperform competitors.’
- ‘The team is recognised as the strongest debt practice on the street, combining technical excellence with a pragmatic, problem-solving approach. Clients value the team’s ability to lead discussions with all stakeholders, steering negotiations effectively and ensuring smooth execution.'
Key clients
- ENI
- UniCredit S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advised TeamSystem and Hellman & Friedman on a financing transaction across the entire capital structure of the TeamSystem Group, involving the issuance of both senior and structurally subordinated debt instruments.