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Latham & Watkins LLP
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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Bradd Williamson is a partner in the New York office of Latham & Watkins. Mr. Williamson is global Co-chair of the Benefits, Compensation & Employment Practice and Chair of the New York Tax Department.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Larry Seymour