Startups & Emerging Companies
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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Latham & Watkins LLP is particularly well recognized for its representation of nascent life sciences businesses throughout their financings, IPOs and sales, as well as in 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.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins advised Clerkie in its Series A financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins has a deep bench of brilliant lawyers."
"The Latham's team is terrific."
"The practitioners are very sophisticated."
"Latham & Watkins has a deep bench of brilliant lawyers."
"The Latham's team is terrific."
"The practitioners are very sophisticated."
Notable Practitioners
John Chory is the global chair of the firm's emerging companies practice. He has substantial experience of providing counsel to fintech and life science companies from inception through to IPOs.
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 super technical and super strong on the details. He's brilliant."
"He's very knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive."
"Ben's an amazing partner who provides an outstanding caliber of work."
Alex Voxman, cochair of the Los Angeles corporate department, is a well-regarded partner who advises companies on a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from seed to late stage financing.
"The breadth of his experience and practical advice make him an excellent lawyer."