Global law firm Latham & Watkins LLP revealed that it has added new partners to its offices in London, Boston, and Frankfurt. These are the details.
London
Latham & Watkins LLP announced that Jonathan Brownson, Joydeep Choudhuri, and Prue Criddle have joined the firm’s London office as partners in the Banking Practice. This group of partners is regarded in the market for their extensive experience advising investment banks, private credit funds, and other capital providers on a variety of complex domestic and cross-border transactions, particularly in leveraged and acquisition financings.
Working with a broad range of clients at the practice, Brownson, Choudhuri, and Criddle have advised on some of the most significant event-driven financings in the European market in recent years. And their practice spans the full spectrum of finance transactions, including syndicated lending, recapitalizations, bridge lending and loan commitments, and other secured and unsecured lending matters.
Brownson, Choudhuri, and Criddle are the latest prominent partners for joining Latham’s market-leading Banking Practice in London, following the arrival of private credit partners Fergus Wheeler and Paul Yin. And the firm also recently promoted London banking associates Hayden Teo and Tracy Liu to the partnership. And Latham advised on the three largest public-to-private transactions and the three largest private credit transactions in 2023.
Brownson, Choudhuri, and Criddle join Latham & Watkins from Cahill Gordon & Reindel. Brownson received his LLB from the University of Leeds; Choudhuri received his LLB from West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences; and Criddle received her LLB from the University of Western Australia.
KEY QUOTES:
“Latham has an unrivaled global reputation for high-end finance work and is uniquely placed to advise sponsors, borrowers, and lenders in financings across the capital structure. Jonathan, Joydeep, and Prue enjoy tremendous respect in the market for their vast industry knowledge, track record, and commercial acumen. Their mix of experience is very complementary to our already strong lender side banking practice as well as our private debt, private equity, capital markets, and restructuring practices.”
– Stephen Kensell, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in London
“Latham’s ability to seamlessly transition between all forms of loan, bond, and hybrid capital structures across multiple jurisdictions gives our practice a unique vantage point in the global market. Jonathan, Joydeep, and Prue’s expertise is a perfect strategic fit with our existing capabilities around the world from London to New York, Frankfurt to Singapore. We are thrilled to welcome them to the team, and their arrival will further enhance our reputation as the leading global law firm for sponsor and lender side work.”
– Dan Seale, Global Chair of Latham’s Banking Practice
“This talented group of partners are fantastic additions to our practice. They will be significant contributors to our growth plans in London and globally. Beyond adding three experienced partners to the team, Jonathan, Joydeep, and Prue also bring a level of knowledge and expertise across a range of finance products that is truly second-to-none.”
– Jeffrey Chenard, Global Department Chair of Latham’s Finance Department
Frankfurt
Latham & Watkins announced that Deniz Tschammler will join the firm’s Frankfurt office as a partner in the Corporate Department and a member of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice. And Tschammler advises pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, investors, and digital health providers on a variety of complex regulatory, transactional, and sector-specific compliance matters.
Tschammler regularly counsels domestic and international clients on the regulatory implications of transactions and collaborations, market entry and access, digitization strategies, and disputes with competitors and authorities. And he also advises on industry-specific compliance and governance matters.
Tschammler will join Latham & Watkins from McDermott Will & Emery. And he completed his undergraduate degree in Law at the University of Frankfurt, before receiving a PhD in pharmaceutical law from the University of Marburg and an LLM from Kings College, London. He earned an Executive MBA from the University of St Gallen.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are excited to welcome Deniz to the firm. This is a great step forward in our growth strategy for the region, within a key industry that offers numerous opportunities for expansion and innovation. Deniz’s extensive knowledge and experience in advising leading healthcare and life sciences companies and investors will significantly enhance our existing capabilities in Germany and throughout Europe.”
– Burc Hesse, Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in Germany
“Deniz brings a wealth of invaluable experience in advising on high-stakes regulatory and transactional matters that are central to our global practice. Healthcare and life sciences is a vibrant and rapidly evolving industry worldwide and a key pillar of the firm’s global strategy. Deniz’s arrival highlights the critical importance we place on this sector for our growth strategy and expansion opportunities in Europe and beyond.”
– Eveline Van Keymeulen, Global Vice Chair of Latham’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice & Industry Group
”Deniz is a highly regarded lawyer, with superb knowledge and understanding of Europe’s dynamic regulatory landscape. Deniz’s addition to our European practice further reinforces our commitment to providing the best expertise for our clients’ most complex matters, both throughout the region and globally.”
– Tobias Larisch, Regional Corporate Department Chair Continental Europe of Latham & Watkins
Boston
Latham & Watkins announced that Matthew Cohn has joined the firm’s Boston office as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice. And Cohn represents large and middle market private equity funds, growth funds, and public and private companies in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and structured equity and debt financings.
Cohn brings extensive experience advising on deals across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, insurance, business services, retail and consumer products, energy, manufacturing, and entertainment, sports, and media.
Cohn joins Latham from Kirkland & Ellis in Boston. And he received his JD from Villanova University School of Law and his BA from Syracuse University.
Cohn is the third M&A and private equity partner to join Latham’s east coast offices in the last year. And the firm announced in September 2023 the arrivals of Brian Mangino and Amber Banks in Washington, D.C. and New York, respectively.
KEY QUOTES:
“Matt is highly regarded in the Boston private equity market and a recognized leader in the industry, known for his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and deliver exceptional results for clients. His deep experience representing middle market private equity sponsors on their most sophisticated deals complements our long-term growth strategy in the Boston office, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm.”
– Wesley Holmes, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in Boston
“Matt brings additional depth to our top-tier M&A and private equity practice as we remain focused on expanding our team with market-leading practitioners in order to stay ahead of clients’ needs. His experience with and understanding of the complex private equity environment, together with his strong relationships in the Boston market, enhances our ability to help clients maximize value time and again.”
– Paul Kukish, Global Chair of Latham’s Private Equity Practice
“Latham’s extensive global reach, cross-disciplinary approach, and established position as a premier firm for private equity both in Boston and globally are incredibly appealing. The firm’s commitment to a collegial culture and team-based approach aligns with my professional values and will be a great fit for clients. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of its leading private equity practice.”
– Matthew Cohn
