Latham Ranked #1 for US Private Equity Debt Deals in 2018

Latham & Watkins closed more private equity debt deals in the US than any other law firm in 2018, according to PitchBook’s annual US private equity lending league tables. The #1 ranking reflects 174 separate transactions in 2018, making Latham the most active law firm in the private equity focused debt markets last year.

Latham’s Private Equity Finance Practice is one of the most dynamic, diverse, and highly regarded teams among international law firms. Latham’s global platform allows the team to deliver integrated lending and securities advice to clients, helping them to secure committed financing for acquisitions of private and public companies in all industries.

Clients benefit from the firm’s “one-stop financing shop” approach covering all financial products, including senior secured financings, high-yield debt offerings, mezzanine financings, bridge lending, and initial public offerings, to meet varied financing needs of its clients.