Leading Capital Markets Partners Rejoin Latham & Watkins in Germany
Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that Oliver Seiler and David Rath will rejoin the firm’s Frankfurt office as partners in the Capital Markets Practice. Highly regarded in their field, Seiler and Rath bring a wealth of experience advising issuers, private equity sponsors, and underwriters in a broad range of domestic and international equity capital markets transactions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Oliver and David back to Latham,” said Burc Hesse, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in Germany. “With their reputation as top capital markets partners in Germany, Oliver and David will recontribute extensive expertise and a track record of success in innovative transactions, further strengthening our market-leading practice. They share our ambition, values of teamwork and excellence, and focus on delivering results. We have strong momentum in Germany and globally, and they will play a key role in driving our practice growth and building on our success.”
Seiler and Rath advise on the full spectrum of equity capital markets transactions, including landmark IPOs, spin-offs, and capital raisings. They also advise companies on a variety of post-listing matters, including German stock corporate and capital markets law, as well as M&A and general takeover law matters.
"The vast resources and scale of Latham’s global capital markets practice are second to none, offering unique advantages to our corporate clients—from startups to multinationals—as well as investment banks, private equity investors, and other institutional investors,” said Ian Schuman, Global Chair of Latham’s Capital Markets Practice. “Having world-class expertise in Germany and other key European markets is a crucial component of our global strategy, positioning us as the go-to strategic partner for the most innovative, complex, and groundbreaking transactions involving any type of capital raising, in any jurisdiction, across any border, and in any industry.”
“Latham’s capabilities and ambitions in Germany, combined with the firm’s global platform and unique culture, provide the best environment for my practice. During the last few months, I have come to appreciate that Latham's depth and breadth of practice, strategic direction, and vision align perfectly with my professional aspirations and values. I look forward to rejoining the team and being part of Latham’s continued success,” said Seiler. “The firm’s phenomenal platform and vast resources allow me to serve the evolving needs of clients while also offering significant opportunities to contribute to the firm’s growth in Germany and globally.”
“Latham offers an immense opportunity to further grow and develop my practice. I’m delighted to be rejoining my friends and colleagues, and I can’t wait to contribute to our shared success,” added Rath.
Seiler and Rath will rejoin Latham from White & Case.
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