Life Sciences
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Latham & Watkins LLP has a best-in-market corporate team with a sterling reputation for its counsel on M&A transactions, public and private securities offerings, and strategic partnerships. The team acts for early-stage and long-established companies as well as banks and financiers. A contentious practice with expertise in handling everything from white-collar investigations to intellectual property disputes.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP advised Prometheus Biosciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, in its $10.8 billion sale to Merck.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Latham & Watkins team is second to none. The attorneys have extremely strong technical expertise and are able to apply it to bespoke situations."
"The Latham team demonstrates technical expertise and outstanding client management skills."
"The Latham & Watkins team is second to none. The attorneys have extremely strong technical expertise and are able to apply it to bespoke situations."
"The Latham team demonstrates technical expertise and outstanding client management skills."
Notable Practitioners
Cheston Larson maintains a corporate and financing focus, frequently advising investment banking and venture capital firms along with public and private companies.
"Cheston is a great strategic thinker."
Charles Ruck is highly experienced in handling life sciences industry transactions and corporate governance issues, and maintains a broad client base of public and privately held businesses.
"Charles is a great practitioner who can effectively lay out tactics and strategy with senior officers and directors alike, handle complex questions and deliver solid advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
California