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Latham & Watkins

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Latham & Watkins delivers expertise across complex transactions involving contractual issues, regulatory matters, data protection, privacy and litigation support. Global chair Gail Crawford advises on compliance and regulatory matters. He co-heads the team with Andrew Moyle who is experienced in handling high-value contracts and transactions. Christian McDermott has particular expertise in matters relating to NFTs and digital assets while Fiona Maclean advises on the regulatory implications of specific data-centric tech.

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Key clients

  • Meta
  • Farfetch
  • DigitalBridge Group
  • Viasat, Inc.
  • Virtual1
  • Global Infrastructure Partners
  • KKR
  • NVIDIA Corporation
  • OEP Capital Investors
  • FACEIT
  • Savvy Gaming Group
  • MBC Group
  • Moonbug Entertainment Limited
  • DAZN
  • VEON
  • Vodafone

Work highlights

  • Advised Viasat Inc. on its definitive agreement to acquire Inmarsat for US$7.3 billion.
  • Advised Global Infrastructure Partners and KKR in their acquisition of a majority stake in Vantage Towers valued at US$16 billion.
  • Advised Farfetch on its strategic acquisition of a 47.5% stake in YOOX Net-a-Porter.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gail Crawford, Andrew Moyle

Other key lawyers

Christian McDermott, Fiona Maclean