Latham & Watkins Advises Cathay Capital and Equistone on the Sale of E. WINKEMANN to Associated Spring

Latham & Watkins LLP has advised Cathay Capital and Equistone, as well as the other shareholders, on the sale of E. WINKEMANN to Associated Spring. E. WINKEMANN is a leading European manufacturer of precision-stamped components for the automotive industry, and Associated Spring is a leading global manufacturer of engineered springs and precision metal components.

The transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities.

The Latham team was led by Munich corporate partner Burc Hesse, with Munich partner Sebastian Pauls, and associates Sönke Bock, Maximilian Kuchernig, and Dennis Amiri. Advice was also provided on tax matters by Munich partner Ulf Kieker and associate Manuela Minsel; and on antitrust matters by Frankfurt partner Max Hauser and associate Judith Jacop.