Latham serves as primary outside counsel for corporate governance and securities matters for hundreds of public companies — from those that have recently filed to global market leaders.
We are at home in the boardroom counseling corporate directors, officers, and senior management on the full range of corporate governance matters that companies and their leadership encounter.
We advise boards on legal strategy as well as regulatory and disclosure requirements, including SEC matters, stock exchange compliance, and foreign private issuer guidance. We routinely support clients in preparing proxy statements and earnings releases, conducting annual shareholder meetings, and filing current and periodic reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K). We help boards stay ahead of the curve on ESG strategy and reporting. Our fully integrated team of Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits lawyers bring an unparalleled view of the most challenging issues that arise in any industry around the world.
Our US-based National Office, a unique asset in the legal industry, is staffed by a centralized team of former SEC senior officials and top-ranked corporate lawyers, delivering unrivaled insights and sophisticated advice in real time on the most complex securities issues public companies face.
Law360 named Latham a 2024 Private Equity Group of the Year, highlighting the power of the firm’s global platform.
Firm honored for steering record-breaking and innovative transactions and general excellence.
Latham & Watkins has been named a Law360 M&A Group of the Year in recognition of the firm’s unmatched global platform, deep industry experience, and product excellence, providing turnkey solutions to clients.