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Latham & Watkins advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy.

We bring together world-leading talent, with deep sector knowledge and experience, to make our clients’ most ambitious goals a reality. In today’s highly complex and ever-changing world, Latham stands out as a steady market leader capable of assembling at a moment’s notice the exact right team across any set of jurisdictions to seamlessly respond to and execute on client needs.

 

This broad and diversified platform helps us anticipate and address any legal or business challenge anywhere in the world — with flawless execution. With a resilient culture imbued with a spirit of teamwork and innovation, Latham’s work at the cutting edge of commercial, financial, and legal innovation helps our clients thrive.

Our Work

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Aerial of lower Manhattan city skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and East River at dusk,
Silverstein Properties' Development of American Express’ New Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center
A New York Latham Real Estate team represents Silverstein Properties on the development of 2 World Trade Center, the future global headquarters of American Express in Lower Manhattan. The landmark office project, recently recognized as Commercial Observer’s 2026 Office Deal of the Year, will complete the commercial buildout of the World Trade Center campus.
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Medium angle of abstract concept for data flow in a data center.
SoftBank Group's Record-Breaking US$11.1 Billion Bond Offering
A cross-border Latham team advised the initial purchasers on SoftBank Group Corp.'s US$11.1 billion multicurrency bond offering, the largest high-yield corporate bond issuance ever in the global capital markets. The record-breaking transaction will help fund SoftBank's follow-on investment in OpenAI and signals a shift toward large-scale, AI-focused issuance in the high-yield market.
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Medium angle of flowing blue light trails with glowing whitep articles.
Sequence Holdings' US$7.7 Billion Take-Private Acquisition of The Baldwin Group
A multidisciplinary Latham team represents Sequence Holdings, a permanent holding company bringing AI and engineering to the core of American businesses, in its US$7.7 billion all-cash acquisition of The Baldwin Group.
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Medium angle 3D render of a futuristic data center.
NVIDIA's Historic AI Compute Hosting and Guarantee Transaction for PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio
A Latham transactional team represented NVIDIA, the world's largest semiconductor and AI compute company, in one of the largest AI compute and data center transactions in history. The PORTS-Pike Technology Campus project in Ohio is one of the largest single data center complexes planned for development, with up to 10 GW of capacity. The campus will be built, owned, and operated by SB Energy and SoftBank under a 20-year lease to OpenAI, with NVIDIA serving as the exclusive AI compute infrastructure provider.
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Medium angle of soccer player in red knee socks standing near soccer ball.
Acquisition of a Strategic Minority Stake in Liverpool F.C. by 1892 Holdings, a Consortium Led and Managed by Amit Bhatia
A Latham team across the US and UK acted as principal legal counsel to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia, in the purchase of a strategic minority equity stake in Premier League club Liverpool F.C. from Fenway Sports Group, a global sports, media, entertainment, and real estate company. This acquisition of one of the world's most prominent football clubs adds to a growing list of high-profile investments in UK football on which the firm has advised in London.
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Medium angle digital rendering blurred focus of sports stadium at night.
The Estate of Paul G. Allen's Agreement to Sell Seattle Seahawks
A multidisciplinary Latham team represented the Estate in the sale of the Super Bowl LX Champions to an ownership group led by the Khosla family, who will become the Seattle Seahawks' controlling owner.
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Abstract wave background with many glowing particles. Musical wave. Digital network background. 3D rendering.
Medallia’s Milestone Recapitalization Agreement to Transition Ownership
Latham represents Blackstone, Apollo, KKR, and the other term loan lenders in Medallia’s milestone recapitalization agreement to transition ownership. The transaction will significantly reduce Medallia’s outstanding debt and provide US$150 million of new capital, positioning the company to accelerate AI-driven innovation and customer-focused product investment.
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Up angle of the Authority of Law statue in front of the West Facade of the United States Supreme Court Building.
Important Supreme Court Victory for Everyday Bankruptcy Filers
A Latham team secured a unanimous US Supreme Court ruling that rejects a rigid presumption of bad faith in bankruptcy proceedings and requires courts to consider the full circumstances before finding a debtor’s disclosure omission purposeful. The decision will help protect debtors, creditors, and the integrity of the bankruptcy system alike.
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Medium angle of green, abstract neural network or digital data flow.
Apollo's US$35 Billion Capital Solution for Broadcom AI XPV Platform
A Latham team represented Apollo in connection with an initial US$35 billion capital solution supporting Broadcom’s AI XPV Platform, in partnership with Blackstone and leading global banks. The platform is designed to enable more than 20GW of compute capacity for leading frontier AI labs through 2028.
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Medium angle of ocean at sunset from Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) tanker ship.
Delfin Midstream's First Offshore Floating Vessel LNG Export Facility in the US
A Latham team advised Delfin Midstream on the development and financing of a first-of-its-kind offshore floating LNG export facility. The more than US$5 billion multi-tranche joint venture and financing transaction supports the first floating liquefaction facility in the United States and the largest FLNG project globally, with an expected export capacity of 4.4 million tonnes of LNG per year.
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Close-up of roulette ball and wheel in casino.
Caesars Entertainment’s US$17.6 Billion Sale to Fertitta Entertainment
Latham corporate M&A and finance teams advised Caesars Entertainment, Inc. in its approximately US$17.6 billion all-cash sale to Fertitta Entertainment, Inc., including the assumption of approximately US$11.9 billion of outstanding debt. The transaction combines two iconic and complementary platforms to create a dynamic suite of gaming, entertainment, and restaurant brands.
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Medium angle of blue, curved light trails with glowing particles.
CoreWeave’s Landmark US$3.1 Billion Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility
A Latham team represented Morgan Stanley and MUFG in connection with CoreWeave, Inc.’s US$3.1 billion delayed draw term loan facility, the first publicly syndicated HPC infrastructure-backed financing vehicle. The transaction expands the addressable investor base for AI infrastructure financing, enables secondary market trading, and supports the continued expansion of CoreWeave’s AI cloud platform and committed customer deployments.
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Close-up of architectural detail on base of columns at the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.
Complete Defense Jury Verdict for ExxonMobil in Section 10(b) Securities Class Action
A Latham trial team, alongside co-counsel, secured a complete defense jury verdict for ExxonMobil and its former officers in a high-stakes securities class action that would have potentially resulted in billions of dollars in aggregate damages. Following a three-week trial, the jury returned a unanimous defense verdict for ExxonMobil and its former officers. 
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Wide angle of mountain range silhouetted against orange sky.
Fervo Energy Company's US$1.89 Billion Upsized IPO
A Latham team represents Fervo Energy, a geothermal energy company, in connection with its significantly upsized initial public offering. The offering increased from 55,555,555 to 70,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, with an additional option for underwriters to purchase more shares.
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abstract motion-blurred view
Long Lake's Take-Private Acquisition of Amex Global Business Travel for US$6.3 Billion
A multidisciplinary Latham team represents Long Lake in its announced acquisition of Amex GBT, a leading software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings and events. The all-cash transaction combines Amex GBT’s global scale, content, and customer relationships with Long Lake’s applied AI capabilities.
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Medium angle of people with hands in the air at concert or live event.
Concord's Combination With BMG to Create World’s Leading Independent Music Company
A Latham team represented the independent music company in a definitive agreement to combine with BMG, creating the leading independent music company in the world. Operating under the BMG name, the combined company will bring together two highly complementary businesses to establish a scaled, global company delivering superior service to artists, songwriters, and partners.
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background image of science and technology
CoreWeave’s Historic Debt Offerings Totaling US$5.25 Billion
A Latham team represented the banks in connection with the AI cloud-computing company CoreWeave's US$3.5 billion convertible senior notes offering and US$1.75 billion senior notes offering, both of which were upsized from their originally announced sizes. They are believed to be the largest concurrent high yield and convertible notes offerings in history.
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High angle down of an LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) tanker ship moored to power station jetty.
Venture Global's US$8.6 Billion Project Financing for CP2 LNG Phase Two
Latham represented Venture Global in the final investment decision and successful closing of a US$8.6 billion project financing for Phase Two of their third project, CP2 LNG. Combined with the Phase One financing, the transaction represents the largest standalone project financing in the US bank market. The transaction garnered enormous interest from the world’s leading banks, resulting in over US$19 billion of commitments for Phase Two, in addition to the previous US$34 billion of commitments for Phase One, and required no outside equity investment.
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Wide angle of white water tower against blue sky and clouds.
Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
A cross-border Latham M&A team represents Paramount Skydance Corporation in its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc, forming a premier global media and entertainment company focused on expanding consumer choice and empowering creative talent worldwide.
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Close-up of Corinthian columns on bank or courthouse.
Complete Dismissal and Record Cost Award in €500 Million Arbitration Win
A cross-border Latham Litigation & Trial team obtained complete dismissal of a €500 million claim against private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg across multiple jurisdictions, and secured a €37 million cost award in Germany — the largest-ever in a German arbitration.
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Wide angle of rows of solar panels at dusk.
Largest Portfolio Refinancing for Non-Conventional Renewable Energy in Latin America
Members of Latham’s Latin America Practice advised Atlas Renewable Energy (Atlas) and its sponsor, Global Infrastructure Partners, on a US$3 billion corporate refinancing — the largest to date for non-conventional renewable energy in Latin America — covering a portfolio of solar and storage assets primarily in Chile, as well as projects in Brazil and Mexico. The transaction will enable Atlas to optimize its capital structure, unlock competitive financing costs across its regional portfolio, and provide a long-term runway for continued growth in clean energy infrastructure.
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High angle down of light trails on freeway or highway system at night.
Waymo’s US$16 Billion Funding
A Latham team represents lead investor Dragoneer Investment in autonomous mobility company Waymo's US$16 Billion funding, the largest funding round in the mobility space ever and one of the largest in the last 12 months, valuing Waymo at US$126 billion post-money.
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Wide angle of steel pipelines outside an oil refinery at sunset.
Latham Advises on Largest IPO in Latin America in 2025
A Latham team represented the initial purchasers in the US$630 million IPO by Esentia Energy, a leading company in Mexico’s energy sector specializing in natural gas transportation and commercialization. The deal underscores the firm's leadership as the top US IPO legal adviser in 2025.
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FIFCO's US$3.2 Billion Sale of Beverage, Food, and Retail Business to HEINEKEN
A Latham Latin America Practice deal team advised Florida Ice and Farm Company S.A. (FIFCO), a Costa Rican company with over 117 years of trajectory in the beverage, food, retail, and hospitality sectors, on the sale of its beverage, food, and retail business to HEINEKEN, leading developer and marketer of premium and non-alcoholic beer and cider brands. The deal includes FIFCO’s beverage, food, and retail operations in Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras; its beverage operations in Mexico; stakes in Nicaragua’s leading beverage business, and stakes in beverage businesses in Panama, for a total cash consideration of approximately US$3.2 billion.
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Most Rankings for 12th Consecutive Year

Recognized across a range of transactional, disputes, regulatory, and industry categories, Latham earned 98 Band 1 practice and industry rankings, 108 Band 1 lawyer rankings, and the highest number of lawyers ranked in the guide.
Chambers USA 2026
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AI, M&A, and Restructuring and Liability Management Firm of the Year

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Law360 Law Firm of the Year 2025

Firm of the Year

Named Law Firm of the Year for the seventh consecutive year and honored in six Practice Group of the Year categories for cutting-edge work across key areas.
Law360 2025
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US Law Firm of the Year

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Elite Antitrust Practice

Our elite practice earned Band 1 rankings across Nationwide, Nationwide Cartels, California, New York, and Washington D.C. categories. Our team delivers strategic counsel and courtroom victories in high-stakes competition matters worldwide.
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Venture Capital and Emerging Companies

“The highest expertise and trust levels of any legal firm in the United States.”
Legal 500 2026
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Global Law Firm of the Year — Transactions

The publication’s annual awards “celebrate the managers, institutional investors, and advisers changing the face of this dynamic asset class.”
Private Debt Investor 2025
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Litigation: General Commercial — The Elite

Band 1 ranking underscores our national strength in complex, high-profile disputes.
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Ranked #1 by Deal Count and Value in Global Infrastructure Finance

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Practice Groups of the Year 2025

Appellate, Capital Markets, Energy, Real Estate, Securities Litigation, Telecommunications

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Restructuring/Insolvency (Global Multi-Jurisdictional)

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Practice Group of the Year — Fintech

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Banking & Finance

“The expertise and experience of the lawyers in Latham & Watkins' team is world-class.”
Chambers USA 2026

Most Rankings for 12th Consecutive Year

AI, M&A, and Restructuring and Liability Management Firm of the Year

Firm of the Year

US Law Firm of the Year

Elite Antitrust Practice

Venture Capital and Emerging Companies

Global Law Firm of the Year — Transactions

Litigation: General Commercial — The Elite

Ranked #1 by Deal Count and Value in Global Infrastructure Finance

Appellate, Capital Markets, Energy, Real Estate, Securities Litigation, Telecommunications

Restructuring/Insolvency (Global Multi-Jurisdictional)

Practice Group of the Year — Fintech

Banking & Finance

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Biggest and Most Innovative Transactions

Two London Partners Recognized in Fifty Most Influential Lawyers List

London Office Managing Partner Ed Barnett and Global Chair of Latham's Private Capital Practice Yen Sum have been named in Financial News’ prestigious annual ranking.

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"Defining the Next Era of Law"

Trio of Partners Honored as Notable Women in Law

Crain's New York Business has recognized partners Nicole Fanjul, Alex Kelly, and Katherine Rocco for outstanding leadership, commitment to community, and impactful contributions to the legal profession.

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