LATHAM & WATKINS
Selling Points
Global Reach and Success: With over 30 offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Latham & Watkins is one of the most successful and internationally connected law firms. Notably, the firm operates without a designated headquarters, reflecting its commitment to a unified global offering.
Collaborative Culture: The firm’s “one-firm” ethos emphasizes teamwork and cross-office collaboration, fostering an environment that encourages mentorship and professional growth.
Top-Tier Recognition: Regularly ranked in the top tier by prestigious directories such as Chambers Global and Legal 500, and has been named “Law Firm of the Year” multiple times by leading publications like Law360 and The American Lawyer.
Broad Expertise: Latham & Watkins offers a vast range of practice areas, including antitrust, capital markets, climate change, litigation, private equity, and data privacy.
Legal Tech Innovation:
Reynen Court: Co-chaired a consortium alongside Clifford Chance to advise and invest in the legal tech start-up, creating a comprehensive platform for legal services.
Technology Committee: Lawyers are invited to lead discussions and implement cutting-edge technological solutions as part of the firm’s unique committee-led decision-making structure.
Technology Innovation Summit: An annual professional development programme exploring the intersection of law and technology.
Key Clients
DAZN
Todd Boehly / Clearlake / Chelsea FC
Red Bull (F1 Team, Formula E, Dutch Grand Prix)
Meta
Silver Lake Capital Partners
International Olympic Committee
Work Highlights
Advised Manchester United plc on its agreement with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the chairman of INEOS, in one of the largest sports deals of 2023.
Represented Tom Brady, the NFL icon, on all aspects of his involvement in the launch of an all-electric motorboat competition, the latest venture alongside Formula E.
Assisted Inter Milan with the extension of its complex and high-value partnership agreement with Nike.
Application Deadlines
Vacation Scheme: 8 December 2024