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Latham advises DWS on Acquisition of Flannery Plant Hire

June 30, 2026
Firm represents the leading European asset manager in the transaction.

Latham & Watkins has advised DWS on the acquisition of Flannery Plant Hire from the Flannery family and managers of Flannery. The Flannery family has retained a significant interest alongside DWS. The partnership between DWS and the Flannery family will support the next phase of growth for the business as it continues to provide best-in-class services to major infrastructure projects.

The Latham team was led on corporate matters by London partners Sam Newhouse and Maarten Overmars, with associates Devdeep Ghosh, Erik Teijgeler, and Isabelle Knapton; on finance matters by London partners Conrad Andersen and Seonaid Todisco, with associates Jefferina Siganporia and Joseph Marshall; on tax matters by London partner Helen Lethaby, with associate Sam Duncan; on employment matters by London partner Sarah Gadd, with associate Joe Goddard and on real estate matters by London partner Quentin Gwyer, with associate Constandinos (Costa) Thrasyvoulou.

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