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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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SEC Clawback Rules: Practical Considerations and FAQs

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

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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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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

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

Proud to have taken more companies public in the US than any other law firm.
Deal Point Data YE 2021

"[A] strong track record for representing start-ups from the outset."
The Legal 500 US 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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November 28, 2023 Blog

FCA Finds Further Improvement Needed on Design, Delivery, and Disclosure of ESG Funds

The FCA has set out good and poor practices for asset managers to consider in relation to funds with ESG or sustainable characteristics.

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November 28, 2023 Blog

W&I Insurance Likely to Play Increasing Role in Energy and Infrastructure

Stapled W&I policies and synthetic policies will likely be increasingly common features of E&I transactions, although their feasibility should be assessed case by case.

November 27, 2023 Podcast

The Pay & Proxy Podcast: FAQs on Implementing Dodd-Frank Clawback Policies

Keith Halverstam and Maj Vaseghi, Global Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of Latham’s Public Company & Board Representation Practice, discuss implementing compliant policies by the December 1 deadline.

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

FCA Finds Further Improvement Needed on Design, Delivery, and Disclosure of ESG Funds

W&I Insurance Likely to Play Increasing Role in Energy and Infrastructure

The Pay & Proxy Podcast: FAQs on Implementing Dodd-Frank Clawback Policies