Michelle Carpenter > Latham & Watkins LLP > Los Angeles, United States > Lawyer Profile

Maintaining its active position in the transactional space, Latham & Watkins LLP has a high-profile client list that spans a diverse range of industries. The firm has vast expertise in handling corporate transactions, as demonstrated by its representation of Rivian in its IPO, while the team also sees consistent activity in the M&A sphere, including overseeing Global Infrastructure Partners’ recent acquisition of Atlas Renewable Energy. The New York-based department head, Bradd Williamson, has vast experience of advising private equity funds and public companies on all aspects of executive compensation, employment, and benefits in complex corporate transactions. David Della Rocca is based in Washington DC, specializing in representing public and private corporations in spin-offs, IPOs and drafting incentive compensation arrangements, while the ‘outstanding’ Jay Metz operates out of Silicon Valley, handling benefits issues arising within landmark corporate dealings. Both Larry Seymour and Michelle Carpenter work in the Los Angeles office, with the former bringing vast experience of drafting executive arrangements and programs, while the latter regularly guides clients through SPAC deals and M&A. In New York, Austin Ozawa is also noted.