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Latham & Watkins said in an announcement on its website on 30 October 2026 that it had advised the arranger on the financing for Ember Infrastructure Management’s £505 million recommended takeover of Ashtead Technology Holdings plc.
The firm described Ashtead Technology Holdings plc as a provider of advanced technologies, solutions, and subsea equipment rental for the global offshore energy sector.
Key points
- Latham & Watkins advised the arranger on financing for Ember Infrastructure Management’s £505 million recommended takeover of Ashtead Technology Holdings plc, the firm said.
- London finance partner Jonathan Brownson led the Latham & Watkins team, supported by associates Andreas Georgiades, Riddhima Wahi, and Malaika Shivalkar.
- London partner Brett Cassidy handled capital markets advice on the deal, working with associate Oscar Lopez.
- London partner Aoife McCabe covered tax matters, assisted by associate Ines Kilkelly.
The deal team
According to the announcement, Jonathan Brownson, a London finance partner at Latham & Watkins, took charge of the group advising on the financing arrangements, bringing in associates Andreas Georgiades, Riddhima Wahi, and Malaika Shivalkar to assist him.
The firm said two further workstreams ran alongside the core financing advice. Brett Cassidy, a London partner, dealt with capital markets aspects of the transaction, assisted by associate Oscar Lopez. Separately, Aoife McCabe, a London partner, advised on tax matters, with associate Ines Kilkelly supporting her.
The target company
Latham & Watkins said Ashtead Technology Holdings plc supplies advanced technologies, solutions, and subsea equipment rental to operators across the global offshore energy sector.