Technology
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Contact number
+1.617.948.6000Chambers Review
Latham & Watkins offers vast corporate and capital markets experience to public technology companies and underwriters in IPOs and high-value M&A transactions. The firm possesses cutting-edge expertise to assist emerging and growing tech companies through their seed financing rounds. Latham and Watkins provides strong technology transactions know-how, complemented by a sophisticated regulatory and IP team. Acting for suppliers as well as customers, their impressive client base covers a broad range of sectors which have complex supply and network ecosystems, and are often strictly regulated, including food and drink, automotive, pharmaceuticals and financial services.
Work Highlights
- Latham and Watkins represented Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund in its Series C investment in Amp Robotics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"At Latham and Watkins, the level of responsiveness and practicality of advice is always high."
"The Latham and Watkins team is incredibly sophisticated and has a depth and breadth of knowledge."
"At Latham and Watkins, the level of responsiveness and practicality of advice is always high."
"The Latham and Watkins team is incredibly sophisticated and has a depth and breadth of knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
John Chory is an expert in advising emerging companies in the technology industry on matters ranging from business formation to venture capital financing, IPOs and M&A. He benefits from parallel experience in advising startups on technology licensing and securities law.
Sam Zabaneh regularly advises emerging companies in the technology sector, alongside private equity and venture capital investors, throughout their development. His experience includes financing transactions, M&A and corporate governance.
"Sam Zabaneh is a highly skilled technical lawyer who combines that skill with excellent commercial nous."
"Sam Zabaneh stands out for his deep understanding of the market, competitors and landscape."