Recognition
Latham Awarded Multiple Accolades at the 2026 GBM Awards: Africa
March 15, 2026
Global Banking & Markets
The firm’s Africa Practice was honored for three transactions.
Latham & Watkins received multiple accolades at the 2026 Global Banking & Markets Awards: Africa, recognizing the firm’s exceptional work on groundbreaking transactions in the region. Award-winning deals were selected based on deal size, tenor, structure, and distribution, as well as quality of execution and innovation.
Latham’s recognitions include:
- Corporate Bond Deal of the Year — Latham advised Azule Energy in the offering of US$1.2 billion 8.125% Senior Notes due 2030.
- Debut Corporate Bond Deal of the Year — The firm advised Ivanhoe Mines in the offering of US$750 million 7.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030.
- Financial Institutions Bond Deal of the Year — Latham advised the initial purchasers on Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa’s offering of €750 million 3-Year Senior Unsecured Notes.
These awards underscore our commitment to providing innovative legal solutions and our role as a trusted advisor across Africa.