Kate Zhu

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Zhu, Kate

kate.zhu@lw.com

+49.69.6062.6579

Profile

Kate Zhu is an associate in Latham & Watkins’ Frankfurt office and a member of the Finance Department.

Ms. Zhu advises German and international financial institutions, sponsors, investors, and corporate borrowers on domestic and cross-border financings, including:

Acquisition financings
Refinancings
General corporate financings
Financial restructurings

Ms. Zhu is a member of the Frankfurt Bar Association.

Experience

Ms. Zhu’s experience includes advising:

Bank consortium:
- On the provision of credit lines of €1.8 billion and €1.2 billion for TUI by KfW
- On the extension of existing revolving credit facilities totaling €4.7 billion for TUI
Bank consortium on the refinancing of the Borgers Group within its restructuring
Bank consortium on the refinancing of Perstorp Chemicals
Befesa:
- On extending the term of its credit lines until 2026
- On its refinancing
Cheplapharm:
- On the increase and adjustment of credit lines
- On its refinancing
Goldman Sachs on the refinancing of AVS
Oiltanking on comprehensive refinancing of €1.5 billion

Qualifications

Bar Qualification

Certificate of Attestation from Law Society of Ireland
England and Wales (Solicitor)

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University of Bristol

Languages Spoken

English
German
Chinese (Mandarin)

Practices

Banking

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March 21, 2024 Our Work

Latham Advises IFCO and Sponsors Triton and ADIA on Amend & Extend Transaction

Corporate finance team represents leading provider of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) on facilities increase and maturity extension.

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February 28, 2024 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises RENK on Refinancing of Existing Facilities and High-Yield Bond

Corporate finance team represents portfolio company of financial investor Triton in the transaction.

December 11, 2023 Our Work

Latham & Watkins Advises InfraRed on Development of Data Center Platform NexSpace

August 1, 2023 Our Work

Latham Advises One Rock on Acquisition of Constantia Flexibles

May 26, 2023 Our Work

Latham Advises Bank Consortium on Extension of TUI's €2.7 Billion Credit Lines Until 2026

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