Firm Advises on Three “Deals of the Year” in Asia
Corporate practice excels at FinanceAsia’s Achievement Awards.
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James Burnett, a partner in the Corporate Department of Latham & Watkins' London office, advises on equity and debt capital markets, bridge financing, and other aspects of corporate finance.
He represents investment banks, private equity firms, and corporations in public and private equity and debt offerings, bridge loans, acquisition financing, and liability management transactions, with a particular emphasis on issuances of high yield debt securities, leveraged transactions, and initial public offerings. James was previously based in the firm's Los Angeles office and was the Corporate Department Chair of the Hong Kong office. James is Vice Chairman of the firm’s Finance Committee.
He contributed to the Review and Outlook of European Direct Lending report 2021, published by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
James’ experience includes advising:
Corporate practice excels at FinanceAsia’s Achievement Awards.
Firm praised for “exceptional” 2014.