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Latham & Watkins LLP

Technology

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Technology - Massachusetts

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP maintains a strong reputation for handling technology transactions. It is experienced in biotechnology, software, hardware and licensing arrangements. A leading venture capital and emerging companies practice bolsters the technology group. Latham offers leading expertise in technology-focused mergers and acquisitions, collaborations and regulatory compliance, among other matters, and undertakes a range of work for regional tech companies including data management and IPOs.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented ButterflyMX in a growth equity investment from FTV Capital.

Strengths

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  • Latham is above and beyond in it's consistency, reliability, attention to detail and professionalism. They never fail to highlight when the legal risks may conflict with business needs and judgment.

    Technology respondentUSA
  • Latham & Watkins has a comprehensive practice. The team has been able to deal with everything that I have thrown at them.

    Technology respondentUSA
  • They are knowledgeable, responsive and highly focused on quality customer service.

    Technology respondentUSA
  • No one is better at complex matters. Whatever the issue, they will have an expert on the topic.

    Technology respondentUSA
  • They always work really hard to help and always go above and beyond to make sure we're satisfied. They produce high quality work, are responsive and they are aligned with our team and care about the outcomes.

    Technology respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJohn Chory
    Senior StatespeopleJohn Chory

    John Chory

    John Chory frequently advises on complex venture financing and M&A. He has a wealth of experience in the Boston technology market and his clients range from emerging companies to public corporations. He chairs the firm's emerging companies practice group.
    • John is a legend in the industry.

      Technology respondentUSA
  • Band 2Stephen W Ranere
    Band 2Stephen W Ranere

    Stephen W Ranere

    Stephen Ranere is routinely called upon to advise emerging companies and venture capital firms on technology deals.
    • He is super thoughtful in terms of how he balances recommendations and puts things in a commercial context.

      Technology respondentUSA
    • He has seen pretty much everything and has great judgment.

      Technology respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingDaniel Hoffman
    Up and ComingDaniel Hoffman

    Daniel Hoffman

    Daniel Hoffman is an up-and-coming technology practitioner who advises clients on matters such as M&A and corporate strategy. He works with companies at each stage of growth,

    • Dan is outstanding. He is very measured and thoughtful in his advice, and is a calming presence.

      Technology respondentUSA
    • He is extraordinary.

      Technology respondentUSA
    • Dan is very good at being able to ask the right questions to understand the situations and then apply the right tool to get there.

      Technology respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingDeborah Hinck
    Up and ComingDeborah Hinck

    Deborah Hinck

    Deborah Hinck is recognised for her work advising technology clients on a broad range of matters, including M&A, financings and commercial contract issues.

    • Deborah is extremely sharp, deftly balancing my need for understanding the legal risks while weighing practical business needs.

      Technology respondentUSA

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