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Latham & Watkins LLP

Litigation

Global Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Litigation - Europe-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has strong international capabilities in contentious matters, with a reputable litigation practice in London. It also has a well-reputed team in Germany that regularly advises on complex cross-border disputes. The firm is highly active in antitrust matters and follow-on litigation, including class actions, as well as regulatory disputes. Latham & Watkins also acts on shareholder disputes and contentious IP mandates. It counts sovereign states and car manufacturers among its clients.

Notable practitioners

London-based Martin Davies is the global vice-chair of the firm's litigation and trial department and is a key partner within the firm's European team. Thomas Grützner, based in Munich, is the firm's regional chair.

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Strengths

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  • Latham is incredibly user friendly and has the core litigation skills to act very effectively on any subject matter. The firm always responds with timely, fully thought through and pragmatic advice.

    Litigation respondentGlobal

  • Latham & Watkins offers high levels of commitment, focus, professional depth and extraordinary comprehension.

    Litigation respondentGlobal

  • Latham & Watkins are perfectly able to deal with complex and sophisticated litigation involving several parties and jurisdictions.

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