Latham & Watkins Announces 19 New Partners
Latham & Watkins LLP, a prominent global law firm, has officially announced that 19 counsel members have been elected to the partnership, with the changes taking effect on March 1. This move follows the earlier promotion of 24 associates to partnership roles effective January 1, 2025.
Rich Trobman, the firm’s Chair and Managing Partner, expressed his excitement about the new partners. He emphasized their impressive backgrounds and skills, noting that these additions reinforce the firm's dedication to providing exceptional client service and fostering teamwork within the firm.
Profiles of New Partners
The newly elected partners come from diverse practices and regions, showcasing the firm’s global presence and wide-ranging expertise:
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Rachael Astin (London) - Specializes in digital media and content distribution within the Entertainment, Sports & Media Practice.
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Santiago Bejarano (New York) - Focuses on international commercial and investor-state arbitrations in the International Arbitration Practice.
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Robert Brown (Houston/Austin) - Expert in data privacy laws as part of the Privacy & Cyber Practice.
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Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking (London) - Engages in cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions in the Project Development Finance Practice.
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Caitlin Dahl (Chicago) - Handles various commercial litigation matters, including trade secret disputes in the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice.
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Andrew Galdes (Washington, D.C.) - Advises clients on compliance issues with U.S. sanctions within the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice.
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Michael Green (London) - Provides counsel on ESG issues in the Environment, Land & Resources Practice.
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Luda Le Grand (London) - Works on competition law matters, focusing on multi-jurisdictional merger control in the Antitrust & Competition Practice.
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Omar Maayeh (Dubai) - Advises on M&A transactions in global markets within the M&A and Private Equity Practice.
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Amit Makker (Bay Area) - Focused on intellectual property litigation in the high-tech sector.
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Hugh Murtagh (New York) - Specializes in bankruptcy litigation within the Restructuring & Special Situations Practice.
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Tomas Nilsson (Brussels) - Engages in global merger control and antitrust investigations in the Antitrust & Competition Practice.
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Peter Norris (Riyadh) - Advises on complex banking transactions in the Banking Practice.
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Michael Rackham (Singapore) - Works on cross-border corporate matters in the M&A and Private Equity Practice.
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Marcela Ruenes (New York) - Represents various institutions on complex finance transactions in the Banking Practice.
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Misa Schmiederova (London) - Focuses on infrastructure finance transactions in the Banking Practice.
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Lucas Schweitzer (Düsseldorf) - Provides counsel on public and private M&A including corporate reorganizations.
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Daniel Splittgerber (Frankfurt) - Specializes in financial restructurings in the Restructuring & Special Situations Practice.
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Stephen Yeh (Los Angeles) - Engages in energy project development and financing in the Project Development Finance Practice.
Conclusion
As Latham & Watkins continues to grow its partnership, the firm reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions to complex business challenges globally. The promotion of these accomplished professionals reflects not just individual achievements, but also the firm’s dedication to leadership and client-focused practices. With an extensive history of legal excellence and a diverse representation across sectors, Latham & Watkins is well-positioned to navigate the evolving legal landscape.
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