Latham & Watkins LLP is praised for its 'cohesive, international and interdisciplinary team that offers a global service to companies' across a variety of sectors, including energy, waste management, telecoms, advertising, and life sciences. The team is highly sought after for its expertise in handling high-profile M&A transactions of both national and international importance. Ignacio Pallarés steers the team on large-scale divestitures and acquisitions involving public and private entities across the globe. Managing partner Ignacio Gómez-Sancha is a key adviser to institutional investors, investment banks, and public companies on M&A, private equity, and takeover transactions. Other prominent team members include José Antonio Sánchez-Dafos, who advises private equity clients and major corporations on deals in the Spanish and Portuguese markets, Alejandro Ortiz, noted for his expertise in takeover bids, and María José Descalzo, who focuses on M&A in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
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  • ‘They are a great, cohesive, international and interdisciplinary team that offers a global service to companies. Highly recommended and excellent quality of work.'

  • ‘Special mention to José Antonio Sánchez-Dafos. Great professional and excellent client service.'

  • 'Maria José Descalzo, a partner specialising in energy, has extensive knowledge of the sector and its regulation. She is experienced in relevant transactions in the Spanish market.'

Kernmandanten

  • Savvy Gaming Group
  • Repsol
  • Telefónica
  • Urbaser
  • X-Elio
  • Opdenergy
  • Karnov Group
  • Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company
  • Iberconsa
  • Wallbox

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised Enagás on the sale of its stake in Tallgrass Energy for $1.1bn.
  • Advised Telefónica on the sale of a majority stake of its fiber optic business in Peru to KKR and Entel Peru.
  • Assisted Repsol with the acquisition of 40% of the share capital of Bunge Ibérica, S.A.

Anwält*innen

Hall of fame

Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Ignacio Pallarés; Ignacio Gómez-Sancha; José Antonio Sánchez Dafos; Alejandro Ortiz; María José Descalzo; Carmen Esteban