Latham & Watkins is active for clients active at all stages of the AI ecosystem, with a record of working worldwide on matter as diverse as the building and operation of AI data centres, the creation of AI software solutions, and a range of commercial transactions relating to AI. The team is led by Fiona Maclean, who is the firm’s global vice chair of the AI practice, and of the data and technology transactions practice. Other key names include Gail Crawford, who co-chairs the firm’s privacy and cyber practice, and Sophie Goossens, notable for her expertise in the intersection of AI, media law, and EU copyright.
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- 'LW is always prepared with a deeply evolved knowledge base and for anything that needs more clarity, they demonstrate an unwavering commitment to learning. LW is consistently at the forefront.'
Key clients
- Black Forest Labs
- Dynamico AI
- Entrust Corporation
- HeyGen Technology
- Hoya Corp
- Lifescore
- MiniMaxPerplexity AI
- Suno.AI
Work highlights
Advised Entrust Corporation, a financial security company, on its acquisition of Onfido, a global ID verification business to create the industry’s most comprehensive suite of AI-powered identity-centric security solutions.
Advised Eclipse Ventures on the US$1 billion Series C financing of WayveAI, the leading developer of Embodied AI technology for autonomous driving.
Advised Worldpay on its acquisition of Ravelin Technology, a UK-based AI-native fraud prevention platform.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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Practice head
Fiona Maclean
Other key lawyers
Gail Crawford; Sophie Goossens; Alain Traill; Calum Dochert; Ben Leigh