Latham & Watkins Adds Leading Mergers & Acquisitions Partner in New York

NEW YORK, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP¹ is pleased to announce that Jane Greyf has rejoined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Corporate Department and member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Greyf's practice focuses on representing private equity firms and their portfolio companies in leveraged buyouts, private M&A transactions, joint ventures, and growth equity investments. She also advises corporate clients in strategic M&A matters.

Greyf has an extensive track record representing leveraged buyout sponsors, venture capital funds, hedge funds, and other private equity investors and portfolio companies in various acquisitions, dispositions, investments, joint ventures, buyouts, tender offers, co-investments, and leveraged finance transactions. She also advises public and private companies in various corporate and securities law issues, including corporate governance, securities law compliance, and general corporate matters. Her experience spans several industry segments, including energy, general industrials, and technology.

"Jane is an accomplished lawyer who has worked on significant M&A transactions," said Michèle Penzer, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in New York. "As the New York office continues to grow in a number of areas, including private equity and strategic M&A, we are thrilled to welcome Jane back to the firm."

"Jane's practice is a perfect fit for our corporate ambitions in the US and globally. We are focused on building the premier public M&A and private equity practice around the world, advising major listed companies and the world's leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies on their complex business and legal needs. Jane's boardroom experience, commercial approach, and mix of skills strongly support our growth in New York, and her arrival marks another step forward in achieving our goals," added Marc Jaffe, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins' Corporate Department.

"We continue to see increased demand and opportunities in all areas of our New York M&A practice with a diversity of clients, both public and private," said David Allinson, Co-Chair of Latham's Corporate Department in New York and M&A partner. "Jane's experience advising on high-stakes M&A adds further depth to our platform."

"We are delighted to add someone of Jane's stature to our practice, as we are increasingly working on M&A matters that require substantial support across practice areas and geographies," said Kathleen Walsh, Global Vice Chair of Latham & Watkins' Corporate Department. "Jane's expertise will be of tremendous benefit to our clients not only in New York, but around the globe." 

"I started my career at Latham and I know the culture well. I've been excited to watch the firm's strong growth and the execution of its strategy over the years. I am thrilled to rejoin the team and to be a part of the firm's continued success in New York and beyond," said Greyf.

Greyf joins Latham & Watkins from Goodwin Procter in New York. She was an associate in the Corporate Department at Latham & Watkins from 1998 – 2006. She received her JD from Columbia University, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and her BA from New York University.

About Latham & Watkins (lw.com)

Latham & Watkins delivers innovative solutions to complex legal and business challenges around the world. From a global platform, our lawyers advise clients on market-shaping transactions, high-stakes litigation and trials, and sophisticated regulatory matters. Latham is one of the world's largest providers of pro bono services, steadfastly supports initiatives designed to advance diversity within the firm and the legal profession, and is committed to exploring and promoting environmental sustainability. 

Notes to Editors

¹ Latham & Watkins operates as a limited liability partnership worldwide with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as affiliated partnerships conducting the practice in Hong Kong and Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office. Latham & Watkins works in cooperation with the Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Contacts

David Allinson, Co-Chair, New York Corporate Department, 212.906.1749
Marc Jaffe, Global Chair, Corporate Department, 212.906.1281
Michèle Penzer, New York Office Managing Partner, 212.906.1245
Kathy Walsh, Global Vice Chair, Corporate Department, 212.906.1626

SOURCE Latham & Watkins LLP