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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is particularly well recognized for its representation of nascent life sciences businesses throughout their financings, IPOs and sales, as well as general corporate issues, throughout their life-cycles. Drawing upon extensive global resources, the firm is also highly adept in representing both investment banks and venture capital firms. It is respected for its work with a number of prominent emerging data and fintech companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Character Biosciences on its $93 million Series B financing.

Strengths

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  • The firm takes its job very seriously. It is very responsive, driven and has a deep group.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

  • Latham & Watkins has legal expertise but also a practical, business-oriented approach. The firm is a true partner to our business and helps us navigate complex problems and decisions.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

  • Latham is incredibly sharp, solutions-oriented and gives effective guidance to us as a business overall.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • John Chory
    John Chory

    John Chory

    John Chory has substantial experience of providing counsel to fintech and life science companies from inception through to IPOs.

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  • Benjamin A Potter
    Benjamin A Potter

    Benjamin A Potter

    Benjamin Potter is noted for his strong reputation in California, and nationwide, on the startups scene. He provides counsel to clients on a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from early-stage financing to IPOs.

    • Benjamin is amazing at providing fast, to-the-point and correct legal advice.

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  • Scott C Craig
    Scott C Craig

    Scott C Craig

    Scott Craig advises emerging companies across numerous industries including life sciences, technology and energy tech.

    • Scott ensures that guidance is not only legally sound, but also strategically aligned with the company’s goals.

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  • W Alex Voxman
    W Alex Voxman

    W Alex Voxman

    Alex Voxman is a well-regarded partner who advises companies on a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from seed to late-stage financing.

    • Alex has invaluable experience and an approach that resonates with my company.

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