Latham & Watkins announced it has welcomed back Mohammed Shaheen as a partner in its Chicago office, where he will contribute to the firm’s Banking & Private Credit Practice. Shaheen brings a wealth of experience in representing banks and private credit funds in a wide range of complex financial transactions. His work includes advising on credit facilities, leveraged buyouts, acquisition financing, and corporate restructurings.
Throughout his career, Shaheen has worked extensively with lenders in both syndicated and private credit markets. He has guided clients through financial restructurings across multiple industries, helping them navigate challenging situations with tailored legal strategies. His practice is centered on structuring and negotiating senior credit facilities, which include acquisition financing, asset-based lending, bridge loans, cross-border transactions, and multi-currency arrangements.
Before rejoining Latham & Watkins, Shaheen was involved in academic work at Stanford University, focusing on education and research. He previously served as a partner in the same practice group at Latham from 2014 to 2019, building a strong foundation in financial law and client service. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago.
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“We are delighted to have Mohammed rejoin our team, bringing with him a reputation for excellence and a track record of delivering outstanding results for clients pursuing their most important financing goals. His return to Latham comes at a time of accelerating investor interest in private financing solutions and strengthens our ability to deliver innovative, high-quality support on the most challenging mandates.”
Mary Rose Alexander, Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ Chicago office
“Mohammed’s technical excellence and commercial insight further cements our position as the premier firm for clients’ most sophisticated financing needs across the public and private markets. His ability to navigate complex transactions and deliver tailored solutions across diverse financing strategies and industries will be a tremendous asset as our clients pursue new opportunities in an evolving credit landscape.”
Dan Seale, Global Chair of Latham’s Banking & Private Credit Practice
“Latham is the go-to firm for clients navigating the fast-changing syndicated and private credit markets, and I am excited to rejoin a team that sets the standard for excellence in this space. I look forward to leveraging the firm’s unmatched global platform and expertise across disciplines to help clients stay at the forefront of the market and deliver tailored, creative solutions to their most pressing financing challenges.”
Mohammed Shaheen
