Latham & Watkins stands out for its integrated infrastructure offering, combining market-leading M&A and financing expertise with deep sector specialism. A trusted adviser to major financial sponsors, the firm regularly acts on complex transactions across emerging and established asset classes, and leverages its transatlantic platform to support investor strategies across the UK, Europe and the US. The team is led by Conrad Andersen, widely regarded as ‘the most knowledgeable and experienced infra finance lawyer in the market’, who advises a prominent client base across the full spectrum of infrastructure sectors. Seonaid Todisco continues to lead on high-profile transactions across the global markets, including multibillion-pound refinancings, major acquisition financings, and debt raises. Simon Tysoe is active on a range of acquisitions and investments in the energy and energy transition sectors. John Guccione rejoined the firm from Linklaters LLP in August 2024, strengthening its M&A offering. Steve Curtis is noted for his expertise in structured debt, while Misa Schmiederova and Amanda Fortuna advise on a broad range of banking and finance transactions. Rebecca Crowley left the firm in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Conrad Andersen and Seonaid Todisco have been at the forefront of developments in the European brownfield infrastructure financing for over 15 years.’
‘Market leading team with outstanding experience, judgment and responsiveness.’
‘Conrad Anderson is particularly outstanding, as is Misa Schmiederova.'
‘Very broad market coverage and understanding of technical nuance.'
‘Market leading practice with huge depth and breadth. Led by Conrad Anderson who is the most experienced partner in the market. Great depth of other partners like Seonaid Todisco and excellent senior associates like Amanda Fortuna.'
‘Conrad Andersen is probably the most knowledgeable and experienced infra finance lawyer in the market. Seonaid Todisco is incredibly experienced and effective, can always rely on her to get the job done.'
Key clients
- DWS Group
- OMERS Infrastructure
- Swiss Life Asset Managers
- Vauban Infrastructure Partners
- Igneo Infrastructure Partners
- Energy Capital Partners
- Global Infrastructure Partners
- Fiera Infrastructure Partners
- KKR
- Apollo
- XpFibre
- Conterra
Work highlights
Advised the funders on a SEK22bn equivalent multi-tier platform refinancing for Solör Bioenergi AB, a leading Northern European district heating provider supplying renewable heat.
Advised GIC, a leading global investor, in respect of shareholder matters in connection with its €6.7bn investment, together with TPG Rise Climate, in Techem Group.
Advised XpFibre, the largest independent Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) infrastructure operator in France and its shareholders Altice, OMERS, Allianz, and AXA, on XpFibre’s €5.8bn debt refinancing.
Lawyers
Hall of fame: Corporate M&A
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners: Corporate and M&A
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates: Corporate and M&A
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Conrad Andersen
Other key lawyers
Seonaid Todisco; Simon Tysoe; John Guccione; Steve Curits; Misa Schmiederova; Amanda Fortuna