Kensell, Stephen E.

Stephen E. Kensell

Retired Partner

Stephen Kensell retired from the partnership in December 2024 and is the former Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ London office and former Global Vice Chair of the firm’s Banking & Private Credit Practice. He is one of the market’s foremost banking practitioners, with more than 20 years’ experience advising top financial institutions on a broad range of complex financing matters.

Stephen has an outstanding reputation as one of the leading creditor-side lawyers in the London bank finance market. He has vast experience advising clients on a variety of event-driven financings, with particular expertise in leveraged, investment grade M&A, and IPO-related finance.

Over the years, his work on many international and landmark transactions has placed him at the forefront of developments in the banking community.

Education

  • BA, Macquarie University, Sydney
  • LL.B, Macquarie University, Sydney