Latham & Watkins LLP regularly acts on cutting-edge corporate and commercial mandates and has a strong track record working with domestic and international venture capital investors and emerging growth companies. Christopher Lester is a key name for M&A, joint venture and restructuring mandates. Eyad Latif has particular expertise advising venture capital and private equity funds and Omar Maayeh has substantial transactional know-how, and is especially strong in regard to the technology venture capital space.

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Key clients

  • Chimera Abu Dhabi
  • TotalEnergies
  • Sequioa Capital India
  • Convergint
  • Nana Direct
  • Bayway AG
  • Baraka Technology
  • Zid

Work highlights

  • Advised TotalEnergies on an agreement with CEPSA to acquire CEPSA’s upstream assets in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Advised Dubai Holding on the acquisition of the iconic The Westin Paris – Vendome.
  • Advised Convergint on its acquisition of the MVP Group.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
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.

Christopher Lester

Other key lawyers

Eyad Latif, Omar Maayeh