Latham & Watkins LLP’s team of sector-specialist litigators represents clients in disputes spanning core industries both in the US and across the globe. The practice’s diverse clientele of leading corporate entities spans the media, manufacturing, tech, and retail sectors. Steven Feldman leads the complex commercial litigation practice from New York, alongside co-chairs Nicholas Boyle in Washington DC and LA-based Laura Washington, who was made global vice chair of complex commercial litigation in June 2024 and is regularly called upon by clients in the media and entertainment sector for representation in business and IP disputes. In Chicago, Sean Berkowitz leverages his extensive experience in civil and criminal matters to handle both litigation and regulatory investigations. Based in New York, ‘oustanding trial lawyer’ Jamie Wine advises a stellar list of Fortune 500 companies, accounting firms and financial institutions and Kuan Huang is a go to across the gamut of commercial disputes. Robert Collins in Chicago focuses on class action defense.
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‘Very deep bench at Latham in the commercial litigation space.’
‘Sean Berkowitz is one of the best litigators in the country. He is as comfortable trying a case in the media as in the courtroom--and both skills are essential.’
‘Very smart and experienced civil litigation team. Several team members have deep experience with our industry (accounting and auditing).’
‘Jamie Wine - outstanding trial lawyer with deep accountants' liability experience. She has terrific instincts, strong strategic views, and approaches engagements in the spirit of partnership. She is a go-to lawyer on "bet the company" and other significant civil litigation.’
Key clients
- Apple
- Board of Directors of Athene Holdings
- Crate & Barrel
- Dow Chemical Company
- DTE Energy
- e.l.f. Cosmetics
- Euromarket Designs, Inc. d/b/a
- Fiverr International
- Instacart
- Madison Wells Media
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kuan Huang
Practice head
Sean Berkowitz; Laura Washington; Steven Feldman
Other key lawyers
Sean Berkowitz; Jamie Wine; Kuan Huang; Robert Collins