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Latham & Watkins LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Latham & Watkins LLP

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Corporate/M&A - USA

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What the Team is Known For

A powerhouse in the US M&A market, the firm is widely noted for its successful international expansion, which has established the practice in the global elite. Lawyers across the firm's US offices often project-manage high value global public and private transactions, supported by Latham & Watkins' high-end M&A teams in key European and Asian markets. The firm attracts strong praise for its excellent coverage of the transatlantic axis and acts for clients based in the USA and Europe on a mixture of inbound and outbound transactions involving the UK and other major European economies.

Latham & Watkins is recognised as an excellent option for clients who 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 the private equity sector.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleMichael A Pucker
    Senior StatespeopleMichael A Pucker

    Michael A Pucker

    Michael Pucker acts in substantial transactional mandates in sectors including hospitality and real estate. His practice covers deals such as M&A.
  • Band 2Charles K Ruck
    Band 2Charles K Ruck

    Charles K Ruck

    Charles Ruck is a renowned practitioner whose excellent reputation stems from his experience in transformative corporate transactions.
  • Band 3Paul Sheridan
    Band 3Paul Sheridan

    Paul Sheridan

    Paul Sheridan continues to be the first port of call for many private equity firms, handling a range of transactional matters.
  • Band 4Bradley Faris
    Band 4Bradley Faris

    Bradley Faris

    Bradley Faris undertakes matters such as acquisitions and joint ventures in the upper echelons of the marketplace. His client base includes those in the healthcare and aviation sectors.

  • Foreign expert for Latin America-wideAntonio Del Pino
    Foreign expert for Latin America-wideAntonio Del Pino

    Antonio Del Pino

    Antonio Del Pino is a premier practitioner for Latin American cross-border deals. His expertise covers transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures and restructurings.

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