Matthew Cohn
advises private equity funds, growth funds, and public and private
companies in domestic and cross-border transactions.
BOSTON, July 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins
LLP1 is pleased to announce that Matthew Cohn has joined the firm's Boston office as a partner in the Mergers
& Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice. Cohn represents
large and middle market private equity funds, growth funds, and
public and private companies in domestic and cross-border mergers
and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, and
structured equity and debt financings.
"Matt is highly regarded in the Boston private equity market and a recognized
leader in the industry, known for his ability to navigate complex
legal landscapes and deliver exceptional results for clients," said
Wesley Holmes, Office Managing
Partner of Latham & Watkins in Boston. "His deep experience representing
middle market private equity sponsors on their most sophisticated
deals complements our long-term growth strategy in the Boston office, and we are thrilled to welcome
him to the firm."
Cohn brings extensive experience advising on transactions across
industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services,
insurance, business services, retail and consumer products, energy,
manufacturing, and entertainment, sports and media.
"Matt brings additional depth to our top-tier M&A and
private equity practice as we remain focused on expanding our team
with market-leading practitioners in order to stay ahead of
clients' needs," said Paul Kukish,
Global Chair of Latham's Private
Equity Practice. "His experience with and understanding of the
complex private equity environment, together with his strong
relationships in the Boston
market, enhances our ability to help clients maximize value time
and again."
"Latham's extensive global
reach, cross-disciplinary approach, and established position as a
premier firm for private equity both in Boston and globally are incredibly appealing,"
Cohn said. "The firm's commitment to a collegial culture and
team-based approach aligns with my professional values and will be
a great fit for clients. I look forward to contributing to the
continued success of its leading private equity practice."
Cohn joins Latham from Kirkland
& Ellis in Boston. He received
his JD from Villanova University
School of Law and his BA from Syracuse
University.
Cohn is the third M&A and private equity partner to join
Latham's east coast offices in the
last year. The firm announced in September
2023 the arrivals of Brian
Mangino and Amber Banks in
Washington, D.C. and New York, respectively.
About Latham & Watkins (lw.com)
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Notes to Editors
1 Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a
limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the
State of Delaware (USA) with
affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice
in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated
partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in
Israel through a limited liability
company, in South Korea as a
Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability
company.
Contacts
Wesley Holmes, Boston Office
Managing Partner, +1.617.948.6027
Paul Kukish, Global Chair, Private
Equity Practice, +1.212.906.1725
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