Latham Tops Bloomberg Q3 2026 League Tables Across M&A, Capital Markets, and Banking
Global #1 rankings reinforce Latham’s dominant performance throughout 2026.
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Alfred Xue, Global Vice Chair of the firm’s Banking & Private Credit Practice, represents clients in complex leveraged finance transactions, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions and acquisition financings.
Over nearly two decades, Alfred has led on hundreds of unitranche, direct lending, and syndicated loan transactions, with an issuance value exceeding several hundred billion dollars.
He draws on a sophisticated understanding of the market and commercial perspective to advise a full spectrum of market participants, including private credit funds and investment banks.
A pioneer in the private credit space, Alfred has led the practice through multiple market evolutions. He regularly garners top recognition from leading legal authorities, including Chambers and Legal 500.
Alfred is a member of the firm’s Finance Department’s Opinions and Confirmations Committee and formerly served on the Recruiting Committee.
Hall of Fame – Commercial Lending: Advice to Direct Lenders/Private Credit
Legal 500 US 2026
Leading Partner – Commercial Lending: Advice to Bank Lenders
Legal 500 US 2026
Band 1 – Private Credit
Chambers USA 2024-2026
Ranked – Banking & Finance
Chambers USA 2021-2026
Alfred’s experience includes representing:
Global #1 rankings reinforce Latham’s dominant performance throughout 2026.
Latham ranks #1 legal adviser across LSEG’s H1 2026 Legal Syndicated Loans Global, US, and EMEA league tables.
No other firm advised on more syndicated loans in the US, EMEA, and globally in the first half of 2026, according to Bloomberg.