Technology

“Latham is a top notch firm that is a market leader in the tech space. They have a deep understanding of our sector and are able to handle everything we throw at them, even identifying issues that we did not identify ourselves.”
The Legal 500 US 2021

"Absolute top in data protection and litigation."
Chambers Europe 2022

"Profound expertise in data-centric technologies."
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022

"A solid grasp of technical knowledge, as well as commercial sense."
Chambers Global 2022

“Latham is abundantly rich in IP trial talent,” and “some of the best of them [...] can be found in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices, [...] launch pads for major competitor campaigns on behalf of technology world leaders.”
IAM Patent 1000 2021

“[Latham’s] integrated service offering is particularly useful on our international deals and the service provided is of a consistently high quality,” adding that the firm’s “ability to flex [with fees] on VC work” shows “they understand the value of the working in the tech ecosystem.”
The Legal 500 UK 2022

Clients report being “impressed with Latham’s tech team and their ability to understand our business and important issues.”
The Legal 500 US 2021

Latham’s IT practice “excels in IP-related technology transactions, including M&A, licensing, distribution and strategic collaborations,” with clients noting, “the team offers a very sharp and astute service, which is great, and always provides top-notch legal advice."
Chambers USA 2020

Overview

Latham’s global tech platform scales to meet the needs and ambitions of our clients, so they can make faster, smarter, and stronger moves.

Latham combines an unrivaled global platform with deep tech experience — serving clients from Silicon Valley to Hong Kong, garages to boardrooms, scaling to meet each client’s unique needs and ambitions. We understand the tech sector’s evolving complexities and opportunities, which allows us to deftly guide clients through legal and commercial challenges on the path to achieving their goals.

We advise startups, tech giants, traditional businesses transforming through technology, and the investment banks, venture capital firms, and private equity sponsors that serve them. We consistently deliver deep sector knowledge, legal expertise, as well as commercial and government insights.

We draw on our widely recognized market-leading capabilities in key areas, including venture capital, capital markets, M&A, data privacy and security, IP litigation, and public company representation to help clients deliver on their vision.

Our clients have complex needs, and we’re there with them at every step, anticipating the unexpected, and ready to rise to any challenge.

Practice Group of the Year – Technology

Law360 2022

Market-Leading Technology Practice

“Substantively they're excellent. They just have tremendous depth.”

Chambers USA 2022

IP Transactions Firm of the Year

“[O]ne of the go-to departments for technology deals.”

Managing IP 2021

US Tech IPO and Direct Listing Legal Advisor

By Deal Count
Deal Point Data 2021

M&A Legal Adviser of the Year

Europe/Americas
TMT M&A Awards 2021

US Tech deSPAC Target and Acquirer Adviser

By Deal Count
Deal Point Data 2021

Global Technology M&A Adviser

By Deal Value
Refinitiv 2021

Tier 1 USA Technology Transactions

Praised for bringing “a deep bench of expertise and market knowledge to each transaction, along with a pragmatic approach to reaching the best outcome.”

The Legal 500 US 2021

Top-Ranked VC & Emerging Companies Practice

“Latham & Watkins LLP combines a domestic and international presence to provide clients with an almost unrivalled spread of expertise. This includes advice at every stage of the investment journey, from early stage startups through to SPAC combinations, M&A and IPOs.”

The Legal 500 US 2022