American firm Latham & Watkins LLP has operated in Hong Kong for over 25 years, developing a practice with US, English, and domestic law capabilities through its advisory work primary centered towards private equity clients, who turn to the firm for its capabilities in all the main aspects of banking and finance, including acquisition financing and leveraged lending. Practice chair Andrew Bishop is noted for his capabilities in multi-jurisdictional financing transactions on behalf of some of the world’s leading private equity firms and financial institutions, with recent engagements seeing him acting for Carlyle Asia Investment Advisors and Warburg Pincus on the financing of a number of significant transactions. Howard Lam's extensive knowledge makes him a key contact for clients seeking advice on China-related high-profile transactions. Other key names include Lynsey Edgar and Ruonan Duan, both elected to counsel in January 2022 and 2023 respectively.

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Key clients

  • Warburg Pincus
  • Searchlight Capital Partners
  • Goldman Sachs Asset Management
  • Carlyle Asia Investment Advisors Limited
  • Global Infrastructure Partners
  • KKR
  • MBK Partners
  • Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
  • EQT / Baring

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Bishop

Other key lawyers

Howard Lam, Lynsey Edgar, Ruonan Duan