Qi Rui (Carry) Chen

carry.chen@lw.com

+44.20.7710.3015

Profile

Carry Chen is an associate in the London office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Finance Department.

Mr. Chen has experience advising sponsors, corporate borrowers, and banks across a broad range of international and domestic financing transactions including general banking, leveraged finance, and funds finance.

Experience

Mr. Chen’s experience includes advising:

Astorg in connection with:
- Financing for the acquisition of CordenPharma, a contract development and manufacturing company (CDMO)
- Financing for the acquisition of Corialis, a European designer and manufacturer of aluminum systems
A consortium, led by Astorg and Cinven, on the financing for the acquisition of LGC, a global leader in the life sciences tools sector
A private equity group on the financing for the acquisition of Kersia, European co-leader in biosecurity, disinfection, and hygiene solutions
Equistone on the financing in connection with its acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Knowledge Services, a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, and automation technology to the financial services sector
Hellman & Friedman on the refinancing of TeamSystem, an Italy-based provider of accounting, payroll, and business management software
A global private equity firm on the financing for the acquisition of a manager of air-cargo capacity
A global private equity firm in connection with:
- Financing for the acquisition of a digital transformation services provider
- Financing for the acquisition of a pharmaceutical company
Permira Advisors on the financing for the acquisition of Quotient Sciences, a drug development and manufacturing accelerator
TA Associates on the financing for the acquisition of Diatech Pharmacogenetics, an Italy-based company engaged in development, production, and commercialization of pharmacogenetics tests
JP Morgan in connection with the financing of Mumtalakat's acquisition of McLaren Automotive Limited, a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars
Lenders in connection with the refinancing of Mefla 2 AB, an application software company
Lenders in connection with the financing of Thoma Bravo’s US$3.9 billion acquisition of Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity
Lenders in connection with the comprehensive financing package across the equity and debt tranches for Aston Martin, a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars