Noah Lipshut

noah.lipshut@lw.com

+44.20.7710.4644

Profile

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

Noah advises listed and private companies and financial investors (including private equity and venture capital firms) on a broad range of corporate matters, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and general corporate matters.

Prior to joining Latham, Noah practiced at a leading Australian law firm and has been recognized as a Rising Star in the area of corporate law in Victoria, Australia.

Experience

Noah's experience includes advising:

A listed operator of international employment marketplaces on a significant corporate restructure and the establishment of a A$1.7 billion investment fund*
A major ASX-listed retail group in relation to various acquisitions*
A large Australian retailer on a strategic merger with a global travel retail operator*
A private equity firm in relation to its bid to acquire a major Australian airline*
A global asset manager on the sale of two student accommodation buildings to a German investment house for circa A$400 million*
A global asset manager on a circa A$500 million proportional takeover of an ASX-listed property group*
Various founder and management shareholder groups in relation to sale transactions, both to and alongside private equity investors*
Various high-growth companies on capital raisings and convertible note issues*
Various institutional investors on shareholder activism matters relating to ASX-listed companies*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Qualifications

Bar Qualification

Victoria (Australia)

Education

JD, University of Melbourne, Melbourne Law School, 2018
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne, 2015

Practices

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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.

January 19, 2024 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises Yellow Wood Partners on Acquisition of Elida Beauty from Unilever

Cross-practice team represents private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands in the acquisition.

January 9, 2024 M&A Views

Target Engaged — How UK PLCs Can Defend Against Growing US Shareholder Activist Focus in 2024

UK public companies, especially those with diversified portfolio businesses or facing depressed valuations, should prepare for possible activist approaches from across the pond.