Founded in 1934, Latham & Watkins is a global law firm renowned for advising the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. With over 3,500 lawyers across offices in 14 countries spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, we bring elite legal talent and deep industry expertise to every engagement.

Our success is built on a foundation of unwavering client focus, consistent excellence, true partnership, and strong teamwork. We approach each matter with the urgency our clients demand, leveraging extensive global resources to deliver efficient, high-impact results. Our lawyers specialize in more than 60 disciplines, enabling us to anticipate and solve complex legal and business challenges worldwide with flawless coordination.

At Latham, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that prioritizes people, community, and the environment. We provide extensive wellbeing programs and maintain a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. In 2024 alone, our lawyers contributed over 270,000 pro bono hours, reflecting our commitment to social justice and corporate responsibility.

Our expertise spans a broad array of industries and legal specialties, including aerospace, defense, government services, banking, capital markets, climate change, energy, healthcare, life sciences, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, technology, litigation, regulatory, tax, and more. This comprehensive approach ensures we deliver innovative and practical solutions that support our clients’ strategic objectives.

We are also pioneers in sustainable finance, digital assets, artificial intelligence, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, empowering clients to navigate today’s evolving regulatory and technological landscape.

Driven by a collaborative culture and creative lawyering, Latham & Watkins remains a trusted advisor to leading global corporations, financial institutions, governments, and emerging companies—helping them succeed in a dynamic, interconnected world.