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.'
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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.

David T. Della Rocca

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