Latham & Watkins LLP

David Dantzic advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on complex mergers and acquisitions.

David leverages nearly three decades of experience structuring and negotiating cross-border transactions to guide both US and non-US clients on:

• • Public and private M&A for both strategics and financial sponsors
  • Going-private transactions
  • Carve-out acquisitions
  • Consortium arrangements
  • Joint ventures

Drawing on his sophisticated understanding of multidimensional deals, he thrives on complexity and adeptly solves legal structural issues on all aspects of his clients’ transactions, including environmental, employment, tax, and regulatory.

He works closely with Latham colleagues worldwide to integrate solutions from across the global platform to address any multijurisdictional, multidisciplinary challenge that arises.

A recognized leader within and outside the firm, David is a former Chair of the firm’s Washington, D.C. Corporate Department and has served on the Initiatives Committee and the Associates Committee.

In addition to his work for firm clients, he serves as President of the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, a role in which he received the 2023 Servant of Justice Award. He is also a founding Board Member and Treasurer of Hill Center, a nonprofit organization that provides arts, education, and cultural programs in Washington, D.C.