Jennifer Zhao is an associate in the Dubai office of Latham & Watkins, having previously worked for a Magic Circle law firm in its London office, and an international law firm in Sydney.

Jennifer represents issuers and international investment banks on capital market transactions in the Middle East and internationally, including cross-border offerings.

Jennifer’s experience includes advising:

  • The initial purchasers in connection with the issuance by Liquid Telecommunications Financing of US$300 million 10.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2031
  • The global coordinators, bookrunners, and co-managers in airBaltic’s offering of EUR 340 million 14.5% Secured Bonds due 2029*
  • The joint bookrunners and co-managers in connection with Playtech plc’s EUR 300 million Senior Secured Notes*
  • The Ministry of Finance of Romania in connection with Romania's EUR 90 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme and a number of issuances thereunder*
  • The joint lead managers in connection with the Republic of Bulgaria's EUR 30.8 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme and a number of issuances thereunder*
  • Barclays in connection with the Barclays Bank Debt Issuance Programme and a number of drawdowns thereunder*
  • Standard Chartered Bank in connection with the Standard Chartered US$77.5 billion Debt Issuance Programme and a number of drawdowns thereunder*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • England and Wales (Solicitor)

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts/Laws LLB in International Relations & Politics, University of New South Wales, Australia, 2021

Languages Spoken

  • English

Practices