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London Managing Partner Ed Barnett and Corporate Partner Mark Austin named to Financial News’ prestigious ranking.
Ed Barnett is Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' London office.
Ed advises clients on a variety of cross-border M&A and corporate finance transactions, including public takeovers, takeover defense, joint ventures, and private company and business acquisitions and divestments, with a particular focus in consumer, technology, pharmaceuticals, and entertainment, media, and sports sectors. He also represents clients on company representation work, including advising on a range of corporate governance matters. He is a former Global Co-Chair of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice.
Ed’s experience includes advising:
*Matter handled prior to joining Latham
London Managing Partner Ed Barnett and Corporate Partner Mark Austin named to Financial News’ prestigious ranking.
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Latham has been recognized by Mergermarket for its UK and European mid-market M&A legal excellence.