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On-Demand Webcast

2024 Proxy Season: Strategically Preparing for the Upcoming Season

Latham and Georgeson discuss what public companies and their advisors should know, and be doing now, as we enter the 2024 proxy season.

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Press Release

Latham & Watkins Names 34 New Partners and 48 New Counsel

The firm’s annual promotion of associates includes exceptional lawyers who have built vibrant practices.

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Resource

SEC Clawback Rules: Practical Considerations and FAQs

The FAQs offer practical advice for listed companies implementing compliant policies.

Resource

The Latham FPI Guide

Includes the topics that are of most interest to foreign private issuers and their advisors when engaging in US capital markets transactions.

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Resource

Doing Business in the UAE

A guide to the financial, business, and legal considerations for navigating the UAE’s dynamic market.

Winners

A Defense Verdict for Dow and PPG in Quarter Century-Old Environmental Litigation

Landmark Loan

Latham Advises Permira and Blackstone on European Private Credit Deal for Take-Private of Adevinta

Healthy Portfolio

Latham Advises Healthpeak Properties in US$21 Billion Merger With Physicians Realty Trust

A Record Year

Latham Named Litigation Department of the Year by New York Law Journal

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Special Delivery

Latham Advises on Instacart’s IPO

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Iconic Acquisition

Latham Advises Tapestry, Inc. in US$8.5 Billion Acquisition of Capri Holdings

Guide and Defend

Latham Secures Complete Dismissal of Class Action Challenge to Switch, Inc.’s US$11 Billion Take-Private Transaction

Monumental Acquisition

Latham Advises Revolution Medicines in Acquisition of EQRx, Inc. in US$1 Billion Transaction

Another Sweet Victory

Latham Again Defeats DOJ’s Challenge to U.S. Sugar’s Acquisition of Imperial Sugar

“Latham & Watkins, which tops the FT’s annual ranking of law firms for the region… was one of the first US law firms to consciously integrate innovation into its strategic priorities 20 years ago.”
Most Innovative Law Firm in North America 2023
Financial Times

“Increasingly, the more intangible elements of a firm, which Latham & Watkins has long cultivated, will ensure its success: knowledge management and its adeptness at handling change.”
Most Innovative Law Firm in North America 2023
Financial Times

21 Consecutive Years on the A-List
Latham consistently ranks among the very top-performing firms across financial and cultural measures.
The American Lawyer A-List 2023

"An impressive, well-integrated team across its global offices."
Chambers Global 2022

A “Most Recommended Law Firm”
“These firms exceed client expectations consistently and demonstrate deep business understanding.”
BTI Most Recommended Law Firms Report 2022

"A top-notch litigation team that can not only manage a litigation, but take it all the way through trial and win."
Chambers USA 2021

Our Stories

My Latham Journey

Litigation partner Whitney Weber reflects on her career path at Latham.

My Latham Summer

Step into the world of a Latham summer associate and encounter the dynamic experiences, mentorship, and meaningful work that awaits.

Spring Challenge 2023

Latham’s annual Spring Challenge focuses on overall well-being, camaraderie, and engagement across the globe.

My Why: BJ Trach

Latham partner BJ Trach shares one of his favorite pro bono moments and describes the importance of human connection.

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December 8, 2023 Podcast

Episode 61 – Drug Pricing: New OIG Guidance Reaffirms the Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program

Hear from Latham attorneys and a leading industry practitioner what the OIG compliance guidance means for drug manufacturers.

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December 6, 2023 Client Alert

Important Changes to California Non-Compete Laws to Take Effect in January 2024

Employers should take stock of restrictive covenant agreements that their current and former workforce have signed and which remain in effect.

December 6, 2023 Client Alert

Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, the SFC, and the Companies Registry have published key regulatory updates during September and October 2023.

2024 Proxy Season: Strategically Preparing for the Upcoming Season

Latham & Watkins Names 34 New Partners and 48 New Counsel

SEC Clawback Rules: Practical Considerations and FAQs

The Latham FPI Guide

Doing Business in the UAE

A Defense Verdict for Dow and PPG in Quarter Century-Old Environmental Litigation

Latham Advises Permira and Blackstone on European Private Credit Deal for Take-Private of Adevinta

Latham Advises Healthpeak Properties in US$21 Billion Merger With Physicians Realty Trust

Latham Named Litigation Department of the Year by New York Law Journal

Latham Advises on Instacart’s IPO

Latham Advises Tapestry, Inc. in US$8.5 Billion Acquisition of Capri Holdings

Latham Secures Complete Dismissal of Class Action Challenge to Switch, Inc.’s US$11 Billion Take-Private Transaction

Latham Advises Revolution Medicines in Acquisition of EQRx, Inc. in US$1 Billion Transaction

Latham Again Defeats DOJ’s Challenge to U.S. Sugar’s Acquisition of Imperial Sugar

Our Stories

My Latham Journey

My Latham Summer

Spring Challenge 2023

My Why: BJ Trach

Featured Insights

Episode 61 – Drug Pricing: New OIG Guidance Reaffirms the Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program

Important Changes to California Non-Compete Laws to Take Effect in January 2024

Key Regulatory Updates for Hong Kong Listed Companies