Latham & Watkins
One of the largest law firms in the world, with 3,500+ attorneys across 31 offices in 14 countries
1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 (largest US office)
About
Latham & Watkins LLP is one of the largest and most broadly recognised law firms in the United States, ranking second by gross revenue in the 2026 Am Law 100 and fourth in the Vault Law 100 for overall prestige. Founded in Los Angeles in 1934, the firm advises corporations, financial institutions, and governments on a full range of corporate, finance, litigation, and regulatory matters from 31 offices across 14 countries. Latham's practice covers major M&A transactions, complex commercial litigation, antitrust proceedings, and regulatory work across sectors including technology, life sciences, energy, and financial services. The firm has held a Chambers and Partners top-tier ranking for ten consecutive years and was named Americas Law Firm of the Year for 2024. The firm is led by Chair Richard Trobman.
What this firm is known for
- Named Americas Law Firm of the Year for 2024 by Chambers and Partners
- Major M&A transactions across technology, life sciences, and energy
- Complex commercial litigation and antitrust proceedings
Questions worth asking this firm
- What is your fee structure, and do you offer a contingency fee arrangement?
- Which attorneys in your firm would handle my matter day-to-day?
- Have you handled cases in California state and federal courts?
- Tier:
- Distinguished
- Score:
- Reviews pending
- Founded:
- 1934
- Attorneys:
- 3,500+
- Offices:
- 31
- Primary jurisdictions:
- California, New York, Washington D.C., Texas, and 13 additional countries
- Languages:
- English
- Last reviewed:
- October 2026
Credentials & Recognitions
- Am Law 100
The American Lawyer (2026) — #2 by gross revenue - Vault Law 100
Vault (2026) — #4 overall prestige - Chambers USA
Chambers and Partners — Top-tier — ten consecutive years - Americas Law Firm of the Year
Chambers and Partners (2024) — Named 2024
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