Latham & Watkins LLP
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Latham & Watkins LLP commands the legal arena with its presence in 15 countries and a formidable team of 3,600 lawyers. Garnering $5.32 billion in annual revenues, this firm is synonymous with versatility, offering services ranging from activism to entertainment law.
Latham & Watkins is renowned for its prowess in complex litigation and corporate transactions. In 2016, the firm secured a significant victory for Uber Technologies Inc. in a class-action lawsuit challenging its classification of drivers as independent contractors, setting a precedent for the gig economy
Area of Specialization:
- Anti-Discrimination & Civil Rights
- Antitrust & Competition
- Banking
- Bankruptcy Litigation & Creditors’ Rights
- Intellectual Property Litigation
Landmark Cases:
- Effectively securing the withdrawal of a sales executive from the poultry industry from a significant criminal antitrust case, wherein the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division accused ten executives in the poultry processing sector of engaging in a scheme to manipulate prices and manipulate bids for broiler chicken products.
- Providing legal representation to StarKist Co. throughout a DOJ criminal inquiry and civil Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) proceedings.
List of 10 Largest Law Firms in the World
In the ever-evolving global legal landscape, law firms play a pivotal role in shaping jurisprudence, influencing policy, and safeguarding clients’ interests across various sectors. As the demand for legal services continues to soar, the largest law firms wield significant influence, boasting extensive resources, diverse expertise, and a track record of landmark cases. Here, we explore the world’s top 10 largest law firms, highlighting their notable cases, landmark judgments, and contributions to the legal profession.
Table of Content
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- DLA Piper
- Baker McKenzie
- Dentons
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
- Sidley Austin
- White & Case
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
- Gibson Dunn