The offering at Latham & Watkins LLP operates as part of the firm's wider Greater China practice, advising on both inbound and outbound matters, including carve-outs, club deals, and take privates. Simon Cooke is well-known for his vast knowledge of both public and private M&A, while Frank Sun is particularly adept at advising financial investors on the structuring of joint ventures. Zhonghua (Stephen) Shi is recommended for his broad experience spanning take-privates, spin-offs, and growth capital investments. Richard Watkins is a key name for corporate finance transactions, often acting on both buy and sell side transactions across the TMT, real estate, and asset management spaces.
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Key clients
- Tencent Holdings Limited
- Trustar Capital
- Warburg Pincus Asia LLC
- Baring Private Equity Asia
- China Jinmao Holdings Group Limited
- Binance Holdings Limited
- Sinotrans Limited
- Platinum Equity
- The Carlyle Group
- Bilibili
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.
Simon Cooke