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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Healthcare - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins' team advises a wide range of healthcare entities, including hospitals, laboratories and distributors, on complex investigations and transactions. Its interdisciplinary approach offers clients varied expertise in areas such as qui tam litigation and capital markets investment. The firm also acts on administrative challenges and FDA regulatory issues. The team's clients additionally include companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing and biotech industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised CenterWell Senior Primary Care in its acquisition of The Villages Health assets.

Strengths

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  • This was a critical issue that was quite complex and they provided excellent strategic input.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • They have knowledge of government operations based on prior work within applicable agencies. They provide incredible services with a deep bench.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • With respect to litigation, their ability to understand extraordinarily complex topics and manipulate them has been truly remarkable.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

  • The attorneys at Latham provide top-tier representation. They are knowledgeable, well-spoken and provide clear, concise and thorough advice. They provide clear strategy and direction.

    Healthcare respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Meron
    Daniel Meron

    Daniel Meron

    Daniel Meron is particularly adept at handling Medicare reimbursement and coverage issues, including external investigations and qui tam actions.

    • Dan is knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, engaged, smart, collaborative, honest, hard-working and an excellent attorney.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • Jennifer Bragg
    Jennifer Bragg

    Jennifer Bragg

    Jennifer Bragg has a thriving regulatory practice that sees her handle FDA investigations, compliance concerns and related white-collar criminal mandates.

    • Jennifer is simply amazing. Not only does she have a great legal mind, she is just a pleasure to work with.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Jennifer is skilled at presenting to regulators, nobody knows how to pull it together like Jennifer does. She is someone you go to when the company is on the line.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • John Manthei
    John Manthei

    John Manthei

    John Manthei offers extensive expertise in sophisticated FDA challenges, drawing on longstanding regulatory expertise.

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  • Elizabeth Richards
    Elizabeth Richards

    Elizabeth Richards

    Elizabeth Richards has a significant practice advising clients in the pharmaceutical, device, digital health, and other healthcare and consumer product industries on FDA regulatory matters. Her experience includes providing counsel on requirements for implementing clinical trials and new product development.

    • Elizabeth is really deeply experienced in US medical device law. We trust her more than anybody else to do a really thorough job with a business-friendly approach.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Elizabeth was knowledgeable in regulatory law and was extremely responsive to our needs.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Elizabeth has a strong understanding of the regulatory environment. She is experienced and she knows what needs to be done to efficiently achieve a successful outcome for her clients.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • William McConagha
    William McConagha

    William McConagha

    William McConagha has significant experience in FDA regulatory and enforcement matters. He advises clients such as manufacturers, investment firms and pharmaceuticals.

    • Bill is an absolutely great FDA lawyer and a great strategic partner.

      Healthcare respondentUSA

    • Bill is knowledgeable and accessible 24/7.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • J Benneville Haas
    J Benneville Haas

    J Benneville Haas

    Benneville Haas demonstrates excellent skill in advising on FDA regulatory issues, particularly those related to new product development. He counsels on matters such as reimbursement and contracting.
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  • Jason Caron
    Jason Caron

    Jason Caron

    Jason Caron is recognized for his experience across both regulatory and transactional matters. He often advises corporate healthcare clients involved in acquisitions, investments and partnerships. He also advises on fraud and abuse and reimbursement matters.

    • Jason is our go-to counsel for healthcare regulatory advice. He has extensive knowledge of the healthcare regime.

      Healthcare respondentUSA
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  • Joseph Hudzik
    Joseph Hudzik

    Joseph Hudzik

    Joseph Hudzik has an impressive regulatory knowledge, including of the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute. He also provides expertise in investigations, as well as transactions.
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