Patrick Mitchell
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins
Client SatisfactionUndertaking a blend of commercial deals, event-based work, investment mandates and contentious proceedings, the Latham & Watkins practice is ‘excellent to work with’, frequently representing governing bodies and major tech companies. Patrick Mitchell heads from London, being an expert in media rights and sponsorship arrangements; Edward Barnett assists clients in cross-border M&A; while Martin Davies is a sports litigation expert. Farah O'Brien and Sanjev Warna-kula-suriya bring corporate and finance specialism, and Sam Newhouse focuses on joint ventures.
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Testimonials
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‘Latham is excellent to work with. They have bright lawyers and work together across time zones very well.’
‘Rachael Astin is an excellent lawyer.’
‘Latham & Watkins' team are ahead of the curve in their expertise and against their competitors, being part of a firm that is striving ahead in D&I within the global legal world.'
- 'Their vast experience within this field and being able to adapt for our specific project needs is why we trust them with such.’
‘All of the team not only bring expertise but also a personable nature and individuality which makes all of the team a pleasure to work and engage with.’
‘Across both the LA and London offices, consistently, partners and associates are personable and responsive; they are invested in our success and it's been a pleasure to work with them – you expect legal excellence and expertise with firms of such a level but for that to be supported by individuals that you want to work with is a treat. I think the practice is best in class, and always thinking through new ways of addressing new challenges and issues to provide the client with the best possible outcome.’
‘I have worked closely with Patrick Mitchell (partner) and Alastair Mackichan (associate) out of the London office. Their experience, attention to detail and client service are exemplary. Patrick has been a great partner to our business as we navigate new business in new jurisdictions for us. He is always available, responsive and thoughtful of our needs and requests. He brings tremendous experience as well as a balanced and reasonable approach which has been invaluable to us in the process.’
Key clients
- DAZN
- International Olympic Committee
- Todd Boehly/Eldridge/Clearlake/Chelsea Football Club
- Endeavor/IMG
- Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team
- TeamViewer
- Meta Platforms (Facebook)
- Dapper Labs
- Formula E
- World Surf League
- Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix
- Unagi/Ultimate Champions
- Silver Lake Capital Partners
- CVC Capital
- MSD UK Holdings
- The Walter Group/Billie Jean King Enterprises
- Visa CashApp Racing Bulls Formula One Team
- European Clubs Association
- International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Work highlights
- Advised on one of the biggest deals in sport in 2023: advising Manchester United plc on its agreement with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the chairman of INEOS.
- Advised Tom Brady, NFL icon, on all aspects of his involvement in the new all-electric motorboat competition (which is the latest series launched alongside Formula E and Extreme E).
- Represented Inter Milan on the extension of its complex partnership agreement with Nike.
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Patrick Mitchell