Latham & Watkins has announced that Ross Allardice will join its London office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice. He has extensive experience advising private equity firms and financial sponsors on complex cross-border transactions, including acquisitions and leveraged buyouts.
Allardice is recognized as a leading private equity lawyer, with a strong track record in high-profile transactions across various industries, particularly in healthcare, financial services, business services, and technology.
Previously, he was with White & Case. Allardice holds an LLB from the University of Dundee and an LLM from the University of Cambridge.
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“Ross is an outstanding addition to our market-leading private equity M&A practice in London. We’ve built one of the best private equity teams in the City and have fantastic momentum in the market. Ross has a well-earned reputation for advising some of the most active global investors on their most important transactions. His deep knowledge, experience, and connections are a perfect fit for our platform, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the firm.”
Ed Barnett, Managing Partner of Latham’s London Office
“Ross is a renowned dealmaker and consistently delivers for clients. Our private equity practice dominates the market in London and Continental Europe, excelling across the entire deal spectrum — from large-cap buyouts to dynamic venture and growth equity — and the depth of our practice and industry specialisms, together with our commitment to delivering for clients, positions us well for our continued growth.”
Tom Evans, a partner in the London office and Global Vice Chair of Latham’s Corporate Department
“Ross is an excellent fit for our practice both in London and globally. His track record in advising on large-cap LBO transactions strategically complements our leading capabilities, and his arrival marks another major milestone in the continued growth of our practice. Beyond adding one of the City’s leading dealmakers to the team, Ross brings a wealth of deal expertise, an extensive client network, and entrepreneurial drive that will be highly accretive to the practice and an asset to our clients.”
Kem Ihenacho, London-based private equity partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee
