Latham & Watkins LLP continues to be a dominant force in executive compensation and employee benefits, regularly advising private equity firms, multinational corporations, and financial institutions on high-stakes transactions. The firm is a go-to advisor for structuring management incentive programs, carried interest arrangements, and equity compensation plans across M&A, IPOs, and leveraged buyouts. The team has been particularly active in headline-grabbing deals, including advising Skydance Media on its $28bn merger with Paramount Global. With a deep bench of experienced practitioners across New York, Silicon Valley, Washington DC, and Los Angeles, the firm offers seamless, business-focused counsel on executive pay structuring and strategic workforce planning. Key partners Bradd Williamson, David Della Rocca, Larry Seymour , Austin Ozawa and James Metz are noted for their expertise across the firm's offering, with a strong record in high-value transactions.
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- 'Latham is an amazing advisor in the executive compensation/equity compensation arena. They are heads and shoulders above others in their ability to think originally and deeply based on your particular facts. In addition their availability is unparalled.'
Kernmandanten
- Skydance Media and the Investor Group
- The Carlyle Group
- Endeavor Operating Company
- Stericycle Inc.
- Permira Advisors
- UL Solutions Inc.
- Nippon Life Insurance Company
- Consolidated Communications Holdings
- Arcline Investment Management LP
- Viking Holdings Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Permira, a global private equity firm, on the employee benefits and compensation aspects of its US$6.9 billion take-private acquisition of Squarespace.
- Represented Reddit, Inc. in US$748 Million IPO.
- Advised Skydance Media and Investor Group in Definitive Agreements With Paramount Global and National Amusements.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
Larry Seymour
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
David T. Della Roca; Bradd Williamson; James Metz; Benjamin Rosemergy; Michelle Carpenter; Julie Crisp; Austin Ozawa; Matthew Conway