Michael Magstadt

michael.magstadt@lw.com

+1.312.777.7258

Profile

Michael Magstadt is an associate in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins.

Michael advises public and private companies and private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in:

Public and private mergers and acquisitions
GP stakes, and asset manager acquisitions
Shareholder activism and takeover defense counseling
Corporate governance

Prior to joining Latham full-time, Michael was a summer associate in the firm’s Chicago office.

While attending the University of Michigan Law School, Michael was an online articles editor for the Michigan Journal Of International Law, served as president of the Michigan Law Veterans Society, and spent a semester working with the Michigan Law Veterans Legal Clinic.

Before attending law school, Michael served in the US Coast Guard.

Michael is a member of the US Military & Veterans Network and serves on the firm’s global Associates Committee.

Michael maintains an active pro bono practice, which includes assisting U.S. veterans with discharge upgrades in collaboration with the National Veterans Legal Services Program.

Experience

Michael's experience includes advising:

Mergers and Acquisitions

Assertio Holdings, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, in its acquisition of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Kohl’s in its strategic alternatives review process
Advanced Micro Devices in its US$1.9 billion acquisition of Pensando Systems Inc.
Chess.com in an equity investment by General Atlantic
Marti Technologies, Inc., a Turkish mobility provider, in a business combination with Galata Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company
The Carlyle Group in an acquisition of Workforce Logiq, a portfolio company, by Pro Unlimited, a workforce management software provider

GP Stakes / Asset Management

Hunter Point Capital on its GP stakes transaction and strategic partnership with Pretium
Coinbase Inc. in its acquisition of One River Digital Asset Management, a digital asset manager

Activism Defense

Kohl’s in a multi-year defense, including its settlement agreement with Macellum Advisors, Ancora Holdings, Legion Partners Asset Management, and 4010 Capital, and a successful proxy contest leading to the re-election of all directors against a control slate proposed by Macellum Advisors
Mercury Systems in a multi-year defense, including its settlement agreement with JANA Partners

Qualifications

Bar Qualification

Illinois

Education

JD, University of Michigan Law School, 2020
cum laude
BS in Political Science, Oregon State University, 2016
summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Languages Spoken

English
Czech

Practices

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December 9, 2024 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises Cresset on Minority Investment From Constellation Wealth Capital

Multidisciplinary team represented the Chicago-based multi-family office and private investment firm in US$150 million investment from a third party to further fund technology initiatives and the recruitment of high-caliber teams.

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October 8, 2024 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises Ares Management Corporation in US$3.7 Billion Acquisition of GCP International

Cross-border, multidisciplinary team led by members of the firm’s asset management M&A and real estate practices represents the global alternative investment manager in transaction establishing Ares Real Estate as one of the largest global vertically integrated real assets platforms.

September 27, 2024 Our Work