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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.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins LLP advised KKR in its acquisition of a 50% stake of Cotiviti.

Strengths

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The team's wealth of knowledge and subject matter expertise is impressive. Their professionalism and positive communication enables matters to be handled effectively.

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Latham & Watkins has in-depth knowledge with lawyers who are pragmatic, reasonable and focused on solving problems.

Healthcare respondent
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The counsel provided is very well connected with relevant key staffers at CMS and the FDA and able to secure clarity where needed. Latham provides actionable recommendations with pros and cons.

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The entire team is highly knowledgeable and consistently guides us in the right direction, providing all the necessary information and insights. It's gone above and beyond by being proactive.

Healthcare respondent
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The team are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and business-oriented. They are extremely focused on our business and its needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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

Daniel is a brilliant attorney with a deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem.

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

Jennifer always considers every potential scenario, and the risk of litigation or government enforcement. I can always rely on Jen to provide a comprehensive analysis of any issue. 

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

John has a tremendous command of the legal issues and a strategic approach from working FDA issues on the Hill. He has great relationships up and down the ladder at FDA.

John is a FDA regulatory expert, he knows everybody there and he is the guy you call. He is so smart and very enthusiastic, and applies it well.

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Elizabeth Richards
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Elizabeth Richards
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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 has been a great legal partner, she's able to provide real-world advice and back that advice up with examples or solid legal reasoning. I see her as a collaborative partner.

Elizabeth is brilliant and has deep expertise in this space.

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

Ben is the kind of attorney who will fight for your positions tooth and nail. He doesn't caveat everything and has been helpful in bringing me up to speed.

Ben has an encyclopedic knowledge of FDA regulations, his breadth of knowledge is amazing. He comes up with a lot of novel strategies that really help drive business results.

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Jason Caron
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Jason Caron
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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 has an ability to think not just technically, but in broader terms and from a reputational standpoint, which is very valuable to us.

Jason is terrific to work with. He provides excellent strategic advice and comprehensive support all around.

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Joseph Hudzik
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Joseph Hudzik
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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.

Joseph is very responsive, practical and cognizant of company challenges. He provides excellent communication and response.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP

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Daniel Meron
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Daniel Meron
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Jason Caron
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Jason Caron
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Jennifer Bragg
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Jennifer Bragg
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Joseph Hudzik
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Joseph Hudzik
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Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory
Jennifer Bragg
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Jennifer Bragg
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John Manthei
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John Manthei
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Elizabeth Richards
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Elizabeth Richards
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William McConagha
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William McConagha
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J Benneville Haas
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J Benneville Haas
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