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USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
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Latham & Watkins LLP offers enviable strength in regulatory matters and additional capabilities advising on high-stakes litigation and transactions. Clients are drawn from across the industry and include companies in the radio and television, satellite and network infrastructure spaces. Draws on impressive global platform to handle market-leading cross-border mandates, whether transactional or contentious.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP represented Comcast in connection with ongoing proceedings before the FCC regarding regulatory efforts to curb fraudulent robocalls.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Deep, substantive knowledge and terrific lawyers up and down the team means I can rely on them to provide top-notch work regardless of the specific issue."
"The scope of their capabilities is unmatched. They successfully leverage the entire capabilities of the firm for the benefit of clients."
"They are among the most responsive firms we use, which is incredibly helpful given the complex and fast-paced competitive and regulatory environment in which we participate."
"Deep, substantive knowledge and terrific lawyers up and down the team means I can rely on them to provide top-notch work regardless of the specific issue."
"The scope of their capabilities is unmatched. They successfully leverage the entire capabilities of the firm for the benefit of clients."
"They are among the most responsive firms we use, which is incredibly helpful given the complex and fast-paced competitive and regulatory environment in which we participate."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Brill is held in high esteem for his handling of complex regulatory, transactional and appellate mandates in the telecommunications industry. He also defends clients in class action lawsuits.
"He's a proactive thinker who offers practical solutions."
"Matthew is one of the finest attorneys I have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable and heavily attuned to the business."
"He is a terrific writer, a clear analytical thinker and a persuasive oral advocate. He's an extremely responsive representative."
James Barker is chair of the firm's communications industry group. He has significant experience in appearing before the FCC, including handling issues arising from M&A and spectrum regulations.
"He provides indispensable counsel."
Matthew Murchison advises clients on a range of regulatory matters, including complex issues arising from the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
"Matthew is a very fine attorney. He is extremely responsive and a great writer."
"He's an excellent lawyer and communicator who always delivers responsiveness and a top-notch work product."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
District of Columbia