Slater, John Alexander

John Alexander Slater

Associate

john.a.slater@lw.com
    Slater, John Alexander

    John Alexander Slater

    Associate

    john.a.slater@lw.com

    Profile

    John Slater is an associate in the London office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Corporate Department.

    John advises listed and private companies and financial investors (including private equity firms and venture capital firms) across a range of sectors on mergers and acquisitions, equity capital raisings, joint ventures, as well as general corporate matters.

    Prior to joining Latham,John worked in the corporate practice of a major international law firm, based in Brisbane. He has also spent time on secondment to a leading global mining company.

    Experience

    John's experience includes advising:

    • A major industrials company on its response to an unsolicited A$8.5 billion takeover bid*
    • A leading Japanese logistics company on its acquisition of an Australian supply chain and transportation services provider*
    • An international medical research company on its bid for an Australian laboratory services provider, in a competitive auction process for approximately A$400 million*
    • A global asset manager on its bid for a leading cancer treatment provider*
    • A Japanese trading house on its joint venture with a listed coal exploration company*
    • An Australian venture capital firm on its investments in four early-stage companies*
    • A number of high-growth companies on capital raisings, secondary sales, and convertible note issues*

    *Matter handled prior to joining Latham

    Qualifications

    Bar Qualification

    • Queensland (Australia)

    Education

    • BA in History & Political Science, University of Queensland, 2018
    • LLB (Hons), University of Queensland, 2018

    Practices

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