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Latham & Watkins LLP

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Competition/Antitrust - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
The law firm has an outstanding antitrust practice integrating the extensive coast-to-coast presence in the USA with a selection of impressive antitrust teams situated across Europe and Asia. Latham's US team has cultivated an excellent reputation for handling international cartel disputes and investigations as well as providing advice on merger control and clearance mandates, making it a popular choice for global organisations.Latham & Watkins is recognised as an excellent option for clients that require counsel on highly complex and multifaceted cross-border matters. The firm provides an impressive, well-integrated team across its global offices and is praised for consistently excelling across multiple practice areas and sectors, while delivering an internationally oriented approach and comprehensive global support. The firm's efficient coordination across its international network is key to its appeal among high-profile multinational corporations, banks and investment funds.
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Strengths

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  • Latham houses savvy attorneys with a good understanding of the industry.

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  • The lawyers are best in class in antitrust litigation. They are client and results-focused in a very complicated area.

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  • Their client service is very responsive and outstanding.

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  • The Latham antitrust team has a way of making you feel like you are their only or most important client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Elizabeth Prewitt
    Elizabeth Prewitt

    Elizabeth Prewitt

    Elizabeth Prewitt brings considerable DOJ experience to bear in her representation of clients in high stakes cartel proceedings.

    • Liz is an absolutely phenomenal talent. She is a dogged and tremendous advocate.

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    • Liz is a terrific former DOJ lawyer. She knows how to handle cases efficiently.

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    • Elizabeth is strategic, intelligent and really digs into the weeds.

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    • Liz is outstanding in litigation. She has lots of experience, is responsive and provides level-headed and practical advice.

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  • Niall Lynch
    Niall Lynch

    Niall Lynch

    Niall Lynch is experienced in managing civil and criminal competition investigations, both domestic and international in nature. His practice is bolstered by prior DOJ experience.

    • Niall is excellent because he takes the time to understand the business and market we operate in.

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    • Niall is really fantastic because he has a good demeanour with judges. He really understands some very complex economics and distils it to judges in oral advocacy.

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