Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP is a global law firm advising businesses and institutions on transformative transactions and high-stakes disputes across major jurisdictions. Its work spans transaction and advisory legal services - including the deals that shape markets at the cutting edge of commercial, financial and legal innovation - as well as dispute resolution and litigation for clients across commercial and corporate, financial services and financial markets sectors. The firm operates a platform covering 14 countries, with offices in major jurisdictions worldwide.

The firm employs more than 3,500 lawyers and draws on staff speaking more than 60 languages. It is also one of the largest providers of pro bono legal services in the world: 95% of its lawyers participate in pro bono work, contributing more than 270,400 hours in 2024.

Internally, the firm describes a collaborative culture that emphasises quality, personal growth and the perspectives of individual team members. Its LiveWell Latham well-being platform offers more than 800 programmes supporting colleagues and their families. Twenty of its offices hold LEED or similar green certifications, reflecting an environmental commitment alongside its client work.