About Us

Band 1 – Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Global-wide)
Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2024

"[Latham’s] matters range from landmark green bond issuances to the development of full ESG corporate strategies."
Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2023

"They excel at communicating, are a true partner and extension of our company, not just outside counsel."
Chambers Global 2022

Latham’s ESG Resource Hub brings together insights and resources from the firm’s globally top-ranked ESG practice to help clients navigate the multidimensional and rapidly evolving ESG landscape.

ESG issues increasingly influence core business and investment priorities. Public companies must grapple with a global patchwork of ESG regulation and enforcement while responding to ESG-related pressures from all corners. The Latham ESG team helps clients drive value through their ESG strategies, while carefully addressing and mitigating risk.

Our cross-disciplinary approach draws on Latham’s experienced team of regulatory, transactional, and litigation practitioners to provide a comprehensive offering that helps clients align with the many facets of ESG, including responsible investment, sustainability, and corporate integrity issues. The Latham ESG team plays a key role informing three pillars of the firm’s business: advising clients in this ever-changing landscape, as well as pro bono and our firm’s operations.

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Pro Bono & Community Service

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Environmental Sustainability

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense Capital Markets Climate Change Corporate Governance Energy Transition Environment, Land & Resources Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Financial Regulatory Investment Funds Litigation & Trial Mergers & Acquisitions National Office Private Equity Project Development & Finance Public Company Representation Sustainable Finance

Paul A. Davies

London

paul.davies@lw.com +44.20.7710.4664

Sarah E. Fortt

Washington, D.C. / Austin

sarah.fortt@lw.com +1.202.350.5152

Betty M. Huber

New York

betty.huber@lw.com +1.212.906.1222

October 30, 2024 Recognition

Rising Star: Latham’s Julia Thompson

Washington, D.C. partner honored by the National Law Journal for advising public companies on complex securities, governance, and compliance matters.

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October 23, 2024 Recognition

Latham’s Latin America Practice Honored as M&A Legal Adviser of the Year

Firm recognized with multiple accolades by Global Banking & Markets, including advising on four Deals of the Year.

August 29, 2024 Recognition

Tara D. Elliott and Sarah E. Fortt Named to Savoy’s 2024 Most Influential Lawyers List

Two Latham partners recognized for their commitment to excellence and impact on the legal field.

Environmental, Social & Governance Risk

“Latham & Watkins has considerable international capabilities in environmental law, capital markets and private equity, and provides trusted counsel on ESG risk management and initiatives.”

Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2023

Law Firm of the Year

Latham was named Law Firm of the Year at Environmental Finance’s annual Bond Awards, which honors the organizations, teams, and deals leading the green, social, and sustainability market. Latham was recognized for its work on 60+ sustainable finance deals including several landmark transactions in 2021, with a value of US$37+ billion in 2021 — an increase of 236% from 2020.

Environmental Finance Bond Awards 2022

ESG Law Firm of the Year

Latham was praised by the judging panel for its continued growth and success in Europe and globally, as well as driving innovation, cultivating solutions, and influencing progress through market shaping transactions, innovative tools, and insightful contributions to legal thinking.

Real Deals ESG Awards 2022

Environment Law Firm of the Year

“Home to a deep bench of nationally recognized practitioners, Latham & Watkins is a force of nature in the environment space.”

Chambers USA 2022

Market-Leading Global Climate Change Practice

“Celebrated for its breadth of practice, advising clients on a litany of climate change-related issues, ranging from air quality and renewable energy projects to green bonds.”

Chambers Global 2022

Firm of the Year

Named Law Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year for “having steered complex deals and won high-profile [litigation] victories.”