Recognition
Latham Wins Multiple Honors in Asia Legal Awards
September 14, 2026
Law.com International
Asia practice recognized for excellence across private equity, securities, and data privacy; counsel Esther Franks named Data Privacy Lawyer of the Year.
Latham & Watkins secured four major wins at the 2026 Asia Legal Awards, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in the region.
The prestigious award program, which honors the most significant transactions, cases, and legal work that have shaped the industry across Asia, recognized the firm with the following awards:
- Private Equity Firm of the Year — Latham was recognized for our outstanding work in private equity in the region.
- Securities Firm of the Year — Latham was recognized for our market-leading work in securities litigation in Asia.
- Data Privacy Lawyer of the Year: Esther Franks — Esther, who leads the Data and Technology Transactions Practice in the firm’s Singapore office, advises clients on complex cross-border data privacy and regulatory issues with an Asia nexus.
- Private Equity Deal of the Year: Princeton Digital Group’s US$1.3 Billion Investment From Stonepeak — Latham represented Princeton Digital Group, one of Asia Pacific’s leading data center operators, in the transaction.