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Ethan Schultz further enhances the firm's renewable energy M&A capabilities around the world.
WASHINGTON and HOUSTON, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Ethan Schultz has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. and Houston offices as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and the Energy & Infrastructure Industry Group, and as a member of the Corporate Department. Schultz represents clients in acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, financings, and other transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Ethan Schultz
'Ethan has a strong reputation in the market and is known for innovative, practical, and commercially-oriented solutions,' said Dan Lennon, Office Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C., office. 'As our M&A footprint continues to grow, Ethan will further expand our current offerings both locally and globally. We are excited to have him on board.'
Schultz regularly advises private equity firms and infrastructure funds, as well as US and global strategic investors, in transactions across a wide range of infrastructure asset classes, with a focus on renewable energy, including solar, wind, hydro, and renewable fuels.
Added Justin Stolte, Global Chair of the Energy & Infrastructure Industry Group: 'We are thrilled to welcome Ethan to Latham as a partner in our global M&A Practice and Energy & Infrastructure Industry Group. As demand continues to rise in the renewables, energy transition, and de-carbonization sectors, his experience will further differentiate us from our peers in these areas, and further underscores the firm's commitment to being the market leader in energy and infrastructure.'
'Ethan has a terrific track record representing leading energy companies across the full spectrum of M&A transactions,' said Justin Hamill, Global Co-Chair of Latham's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. 'His deep experience in the energy and infrastructure market expands our current M&A offerings. He'll be a strong asset to our clients locally, nationally, and globally.'
Schultz added: 'I have been a long-time admirer of Latham's strength in the energy and infrastructure sector, including in the renewables space. I very much look forward to using my skills to build upon the firm's strong market presence and outstanding reputation for client service.'
Schultz is the ninth partner to join Latham's Energy & Infrastructure Industry Group in 2022. Other recent additions include Bruce Herzog , Jason Webber , Christopher Peponis , Hamad Al-Hoshan , Caroline Blitzer Phillips , Scott Miller , Sarah Fortt , and Betty Moy Huber .
Schultz received his JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his BA from Rice University. He joins Latham from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, D.C. and Houston.
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 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. 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 Dan Lennon, Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner, +1.202.637.2347Justin Stolte, Global Chair, Energy & Infrastructure Industry Group, +1.713.546.7966Justin Hamill, Global Co-Chair, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, +1.212.906.1252
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