[NEW YORK] – Latham & Watkins LLP, a global law firm renowned for its financial and transactional expertise, announced the expansion of its Investment Funds practice in New York with the addition of seasoned professionals to its team. This strategic move enhances Latham & Watkins’s capabilities in advising investment funds, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors across the middle market, reinforcing its position as a leader in fund formation, regulatory compliance, and transactional support.
The new hires bring deep experience in structuring complex fund vehicles, navigating regulatory landscapes, and executing high-stakes investments, complementing Latham & Watkins’s existing strengths in New York’s financial hub. This expansion targets the growing demand for sophisticated legal services in the investment funds space, where assets under management in private capital reached $13 trillion globally in 2024, with significant activity in the middle market McKinsey. The firm’s bolstered team is poised to advise on fund launches, secondary transactions, and co-investment structures, critical areas as PE firms deploy $1.8 trillion in dry powder amid economic uncertainty Blackstone.
Latham & Watkins’s Investment Funds practice already boasts a robust roster of clients, including leading PE sponsors and institutional investors, and this move amplifies its capacity to handle intricate deals in 2025’s volatile climate—marked by 4.31% Treasury yields and looming 20% tariffs Federal Reserve, Oxford Economics. The hires reflect Latham & Watkins’s commitment to aligning legal expertise with market needs, particularly as middle-market funds seek innovative structuring to optimize returns. This expansion positions the firm to guide clients through regulatory shifts and capitalize on growth opportunities in the evolving investment landscape. Read the full release here.
