Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins‘ UK-based ECM practice is recognised throughout the market for its expertise advising on cross-border deals, particularly complex fund raisings and transformative M&A, as well as large IPOs and direct listings on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). In addition to its strong UK presence, the team regularly lends its expertise to high-profile deals throughout the EMEA region. Technology-related transactions are also a core pillar of the group’s practice in the space, advising some of the world’s largest tech companies on critical transactions. James Inness  and Chris Horton jointly lead the team: Horton is a key name for advising listed companies, investment banks, and asset managers on a variety of complex ECM, M&A, and regulatory matters, while Inness is the go-to name in the department for listings on the LSE. The team was bolstered by the arrival of renowned ECM practitioner Mark Austin from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in June 2023. Other key figures include Anna Ngo, who acts on primary and secondary equity capital markets transactions and public M&A transactions.