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Latham & Watkins

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Latham & Watkins has ‘one of the strongest DCM practices in the market’, and clients remark that ‘the lawyers are commercial, responsive and can always be trusted to do a good job, especially on complex transactions or bespoke structures’. The firm has one of the largest and most experienced US capital markets teams in Europe, coupled with significant English law capability in London. The group is a leader in emerging markets debt, as well as having a significant presence in sovereign debt issuance, liability management, debt restructuring, sustainable finance, and private placements. Vladimir Mikhailovsky handles complex cross-border matters, and Manoj Tulsiani is a key adviser to corporates, governments, and financial institutions across the full range of debt and equity-linked capital markets products.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A growing practice in London - we have had a positive experience when working with them.’

  • ‘Manoj Tulsani is the standout contact in the DCM team at Latham. Consistently strong, good commercial understanding, excellent client engagement.’

  • ‘A strong bench of partners with a diverse skill base and experiences to draw on for specific tasks.’

  • ‘The key partners really care about the business they are doing.’

  • ‘Knowledgeable with respect to both the product, the counterparties and what drives various viewpoints. Commercial mindset. Makes you feel appreciated as client.’

  • ‘One of the strongest DCM practices in the market. Their lawyers are commercial, responsive and can always be trusted to do a good job, especially on complex transactions or bespoke structures.’

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas
  • Citigroup
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Goldman Sachs
  • HSBC
  • J.P. Morgan
  • MUFG
  • Ericcson
  • Mersin International Port
  • Qatar National Bank

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Stewart

Other key lawyers

Vladimir Mikhailovsky, Manoj Tulsiani