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Latham & Watkins widens New York private equity team

Reported by AltAssets
Jun 24, 2026· 2 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • Latham & Watkins appointed Pascal Mayer as partner in its New York office, expanding the firm's Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Practice focused on private equity clients.
  • • Mayer will advise private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and management teams on executive compensation and employment matters across leveraged buyouts, take-private transactions, and strategic investments.
  • • The appointment reflects law firm investment in deepening private equity sector capabilities and transaction support infrastructure in New York.
Summary
Latham & Watkins has expanded its New York private equity practice with the appointment of Pascal Mayer as a partner in the firm's Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Practice. The move signals the firm's commitment to strengthening its advisory capabilities for sophisticated sponsors and portfolio companies navigating complex transaction structures.

Mayer joins Latham & Watkins' New York office to serve private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and management teams on executive compensation and employment matters. His practice will focus on advising across a range of private equity-backed transactions, including leveraged buyouts, take-private deals, and other strategic investments where compensation restructuring and employment considerations are material to deal execution and portfolio company integration.

The appointment addresses a critical service area for PE firms, where executive retention, incentive alignment, and employment compliance are increasingly complex across multi-jurisdictional transactions. By adding partner-level depth in executive compensation, Latham & Watkins positions itself to provide end-to-end transaction support for institutional PE clients managing these human capital dimensions alongside traditional M&A and financing considerations.

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