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Demystifying Spinoffs: Complex “IPOs” With a Sophisticated Tax Overlay

Key considerations when spinning off a business segment or division.

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Latham in Focus Video Series

Latham in Focus: Healthcare & Life Sciences Competition Considerations

In this episode of Latham in Focus, Washington, D.C. partner Mandy Reeves, former Global Chair of Latham’s Band 1 Global Antitrust & Competition Practice, explores the impact of new HSR rules on healthcare and life sciences transactions. Mandy discusses how the new rules offer companies a chance to proactively engage with regulators, and covers what buyers should consider before signing a deal.

Latham In Focus: Recapitalization Opportunities in Real Estate

In this episode of Latham in Focus, New York partner Michael Haas discusses recapitalization in real estate and how it presents opportunities for investors in distressed assets to find liquidity, preserve equity, or increase debt capacity, and provides opportunities for new investors to join with existing sponsors.

Latham in Focus: Energy & Infrastructure — Navigating the FCPA Enforcement Pause

In this episode of Latham in Focus, Daniel Dominguez, Local Co-Chair of the Litigation & Trial Department in the Washington, D.C. office, discusses the implications of the US government’s pause on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement for energy and infrastructure companies, and offers strategies for preparing for potential regulatory changes.

Latham in Focus: Energy & Infrastructure — Investing in Europe’s Data Center Boom

In this episode of Latham in Focus, Alexander “Stefan” Rieger, Regional Chair of the Corporate Department in Continental Europe, outlines key considerations for investors entering Europe’s data center market and highlights major investment opportunities in the region.

Latham in Focus: Energy & Infrastructure — What’s New in Energy Debt Finance?

In this edition of Latham in Focus, Houston partner Craig Kornreich takes stock of the trends in energy debt finance, ranging from the growing list of sources of capital to the enhanced ability to pivot between products such as cash flow, asset-based lending, private credit, and bridge debt.

Latham in Focus: Energy & Infrastructure — Transfer Bridge Loans

In this episode of Latham in Focus, partner Kelly Cataldo explains how transfer bridge loan (TRABL) facilities can bridge capital needs during construction and before payment for tax credits, as well as certain emerging terms as the market develops.

Latham in Focus: Emerging Companies & Growth — Growth vs. Traditional Financings

In this edition of Latham in Focus, Houston counsel Benjamin Gelfand walks through how growth companies’ focus on market share before profitability affects financing structures, and how the array of products available to lenders differ from traditional financings.

The Book of Jargon Series – Word of the Day®

The Book of Jargon® is a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.

Book of Jargon Project Finance
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Book of Jargon Real Estate & REITs
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Book of Jargon Master Limited Partnerships
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Book of Jargon Global Mergers & Acquisitions
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Book of Jargon Hedge Funds
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Contiguity

The Book of Jargon® – Project Finance

when two parcels of land are connected to each other, without a gap. Contiguity is critical when assembling property interests to create a project site or a route for pipelines and T-Lines. Imagine a T-Line with a foot of conductor missing somewhere — those electrons cannot be trained to jump. If needed, Title Insurance Policies can include an Endorsement insuring Contiguity.

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363 Sale

The Book of Jargon® – Real Estate & REITs

named after a section of the Bankruptcy Code, an auction-like procedure for a bankrupt entity to sell assets, subject to the judge’s approval. Often there is a stalking horse bidder that has already arranged to purchase the assets. If the stalking horse bidder is outbid (which does happen), the stalking horse bidder gets a breakup fee for its trouble.

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Synthetic MLP

The Book of Jargon® – Master Limited Partnerships

an MLP whose sole or primary asset is a less than 100 percent interest in an operating company. The Sponsor often owns the remaining interest and intends to transfer it, over time, to the MLP through Dropdowns.

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Binding Offer

The Book of Jargon® – Global Mergers & Acquisitions

an obligatory Offer of the prospective Purchaser to enter into an Acquisition Agreement regarding the Acquisition of a company or assets (generally made in an Auction). Also called a Binding Bid.

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Risk Free Rate

The Book of Jargon® – Hedge Funds

theoretical return on a risk-free investment, usually a US treasury Security.

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In each episode of Connected With Latham, we discuss ideas, developments, and trends shaping the global economy.

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