Latham & Watkins LLP advises leading investment funds and private equity houses on substantial investments and exits, as capable of leading billion Euro transactions as it is handling middle market deals. Ignacio Pallarés brings strong cross-border expertise to international divestitures and acquisitions involving public and private entities. Alejandro Ortiz leverages extensive M&A experience in high-profile takeover bids involving private equity players. Ignacio Gómez-Sancha and Ignacio Gómez-Sancha also play pivotal roles in the team’s success.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Extremely efficient, effective and comprehensive.'
  • 'Nacho Pillares and Carmen Esteban were organised, communicative and diligent in getting a deal done on a short timeline.'
  • 'High involvement of senior partners. Multidisciplinary firm. Very good lawyers.'
  • 'Great dedication. Ability to attract young talent. Strong client service culture.'

Key clients

  • Apollo
  • Platinum Equity
  • CVC
  • The Carlyle Group
  • Partners Group
  • KKR
  • Cerberus Capital Management
  • Brookfield Asset Management
  • Bain Capital Credit
  • Archimed Group
  • Permira
  • One Rock Capital
  • Activum SG Iberia
  • TA Associates
  • Seaya Ventures
  • Blackbrook Capital
  • Oaktree
  • Cathay Innovation

Work highlights

  • Advised Apollo in its voluntary offer to acquire up to 100% of Applus Services SA.
  • Advised Platinum Equity on the sale of Urbaser Limited.
  • Advised Partners Group in its joint venture with Medan Capital Partners.

Lawyers

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Alejandro Ortiz
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Other key lawyers

Ignacio Pallarés, Ignacio Gómez-Sancha, José Antonio Sánchez Dafos, Alejandro Ortiz, Carmen Esteban