Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP stands out as a key advisor to corporations, private equity firms, and financial services companies, particularly in high-profile transactions that have cross-border dimensions. The firm’s notable work includes advising Tapestry, Inc. on its $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited, reflecting its expansive global capabilities. Led by Larry Seymour from Los Angeles, the practice offers expertise in incentive compensation, severance, and executive programs for both public and private sector clients. In New York, Bradd Williamson is known for his deep experience with private equity funds and public companies, regularly advising on IPOs and de-SPAC transactions. Washington DC’s David T. Della Rocca and Silicon Valley’s Jay Metz are valued for their expertise in tax, corporate, and securities law related to incentive compensation agreements. Los Angeles-based Michelle Carpenter focuses on M&A and IPOs, while Austin Ozawa in New York specializes in SEC and ERISA compliance.

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Key clients

Desktop Metal
Titan, Carlyle and Stellex
Magellan Midstream Partners
VinFast Auto Pte. Ltd
Tapestry, Inc.
Endeavor Operating Company
Corinthian Capital Group LLC; Wells Fargo Advisors; Leeds Equity Partners; Royal Bank of Canada; CVC Capital Partners Limited; Odyssey Investment Partners
ODDITY Tech Ltd. (Il Makiage)
Authentic Brands Group
Blackstone
Clearway Energy Group LLC; EngageSmart; Voyager Space; UGI Corporation; Stericycle
Leonard Green & Partners L.P.
Investors of LeanIX, GMBH
Skydance Media
Coinbase
Imago Biosciences, Inc.
Ouster
Purigen
Grail, Inc.
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Switch
Ocean Network Express
Savvy Gaming Group
Intuit
Digital Realty Trust, Inc
ArchiMed Group
Siemens AG
Spectaire, Inc.
Intuitive Machines, LLC
Syneos
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
Sobi (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB)
Tempo Automation, Inc.
Basalt Infrastructure Partners

Work highlights

Advised Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. on its sale to ONEOK, Inc.
Advised Grail, Inc. on its $8 billion acquisition by Illumina.
Advised on the $11 billion sale of Switch to DigitalBridge Investment Management and IFM.

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