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Latham & Watkins LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP has a well-respected executive compensation and employee benefits group, advising corporations and boards of directors on corporate governance and commercial transactions. It provides assistance with a wide range of matters including stock- and cash-based incentives, deferred compensation, pensions and equity plan alterations. The firm offers notable strengths in cross-border transactions.

Notable practitioners

Larry Seymour in Los Angeles is global chair of the firm's benefits and compensation practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP advised Anglo American on its merger with Teck Resources, valued at $53.5 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm's resources are really hard to match; they have a global presence and can bring in anyone for any technical issues that come up.

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  • Latham's approach is integrated and delivers impressively fast and cohesive advice. It has an amazing team that speaks with one voice.

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  • The Latham attorneys have deep insights into what others in our industry are doing, which is extremely valuable when working through executive compensation and benefits matters.

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  • Latham deliver integrated, cross-disciplinary advice that works on a global level. They not only provide legal opinions but also strategic counsel to our management team.

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