Latham & Watkins' team has a broad international scope and is notable for its expertise in restructuring, social plans, collective negotiation, internal investigations and employment litigation. The firm is strengthened by the considerable expertise of cross-border specialist Matthias Rubner, who leads the practice.

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Key clients

  • Demant A/S
  • SK Capital
  • Syneos

Work highlights

  • Advised SK Capital on the acquisition of Saint-Gobain Cristaux et Detecteurs, Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Saint-Gobain India Private Ltd., Saint-Gobain (China) Investment Co. Ltd.
  • Assisted Demant A/S with obtaining French antitrust clearance within the context of its acquisition of Audilab, a retailer of hearing products.
  • Advised Syneos Health on its sale to a consortium of private investment firm affiliates composed of Elliott Investment Management, Patient Square Capital, and Veritas Capital.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthias Rubner