Latham Named Firm of the Year for AI, M&A, and Restructuring and Liability Management by Chambers USA

Latham & Watkins took home three Law Firm of the Year awards at the Chambers USA 2026 Awards — in Artificial Intelligence, Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Liability Management, and Corporate/M&A. The awards recognize excellence in legal practice, innovation, and sustained performance at the highest level.

Artificial Intelligence Law Firm of the Year. "Latham & Watkins has developed a market-leading AI practice that advises on major issues in the space. Its global platform, and cross-disciplinary expertise enable it to handle the most significant and multifaceted matters," noted Chambers. The publication quoted clients praising the team for providing "incredibly practical guidance in record speed" and demonstrating "intellectual creativity in developing practical solutions to unprecedented legal challenges." Latham's Band 1 AI Practice advises the companies powering the AI transformation — from chip and data center infrastructure providers to frontier model developers — and delivers integrated counsel spanning transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters across the full AI ecosystem.

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Liability Management Law Firm of the Year. "A recent period of high-profile expansion has cemented Latham & Watkin’s position at the top echelon of the restructuring market. The team has advised on some of the most significant and market-defining Chapter 11 restructurings and liability management transactions in the world and offers leading expertise across industries," Chambers commented. The directory quoted clients praising the team as "incredibly talented, knowledgeable and resourceful" and "able to see around corners without being prompted."

Corporate/M&A Law Firm of the Year. "Latham continues to distinguish itself as one of the most sought-after M&A practices in the market. Its global platform and bench of world-renowned deal experts enable it to consistently deliver on large-scale, cross-border deals," said Chambers. Clients praised the firm this year for "consistently deliver[ing] exceptional service, with a high level of responsiveness and attention to detail." In 2025, the firm advised on 779 M&A transactions globally with a deal value of US$790 billion, including five of the 10 largest M&A deals globally.