LATHAM & WATKINS

Selling Points

  • Global Reach and Success: With over 30 offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Latham & Watkins is one of the most successful and internationally connected law firms. Notably, the firm operates without a designated headquarters, reflecting its commitment to a unified global offering.

  • Collaborative Culture: The firm’s “one-firm” ethos emphasises teamwork and cross-office collaboration, fostering an environment that encourages mentorship and professional growth.

  • Top-Tier Recognition: Consistently ranked as a top-tier firm by leading legal directories such as Chambers Global and Legal 500, and has been named “Law Firm of the Year” multiple times.

  • Broad Expertise: Latham & Watkins offers a vast range of practice areas, including antitrust, capital markets, climate change, litigation, private equity, and data privacy.

  • Legal Tech Innovation:

    • Reynen Court: Co-chaired a consortium alongside Clifford Chance to advise and invest in the legal tech start-up, creating a comprehensive platform for legal services.

    • Technology Committee: Lawyers are invited to lead discussions and implement cutting-edge technological solutions as part of the firm’s unique committee-led decision-making structure.

    • Technology Innovation Summit: An annual professional development programme exploring the intersection of law and technology.

Key Clients

  • Sports Media & Broadcasting: DAZN

  • Football Ownership & Investment: Todd Boehly / Clearlake / Chelsea FC

  • Motorsport & Racing: Red Bull (F1 Team, Formula E, Dutch Grand Prix)

  • Tech & Digital Innovation: Meta

  • Private Equity & Investment: Silver Lake Capital Partners

  • Governing Bodies & Global Sporting Events: International Olympic Committee

Work Highlights

  • Manchester United & Sir Jim Ratcliffe Deal: Advised Manchester United plc on its agreement with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman of INEOS, in one of the largest and most significant sports transactions of 2023.

  • Tom Brady & Electric Motorboat Racing: Represented NFL icon Tom Brady in all aspects of his involvement in launching an all-electric motorboat competition, his latest venture alongside Formula E.

  • Inter Milan-Nike Partnership Extension: Assisted Inter Milan in securing the extension of its complex and high-value partnership agreement with Nike, reinforcing the club’s long-term commercial strategy.

Application Deadlines

  • Vacation Scheme: 8 December 2024