Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP is trusted by a stellar client roster of several major financial institutions, private equity firms, and large corporations on the full spectrum of transactional advice. Under the leadership of Janice Schneider, the firm has been responsible for overseeing some of the sector’s major transactions, including Vistra’s acquisition of Energy Harbor Corporation, as well as Marubeni American Corporation’s joint venture with Ozona CCS LLC – among others. In the New York office, Jean-Philippe Brisson leverages previous industry experience to advise on M&A and joint ventures, often focusing on transactions related to carbon capture and carbon neutrality. Elsewhere in the New York office, Betty Huber heads the firm’s ESG practice and is a key point of contact for companies and funds on mergers, acquisitions, and capital market offerings, while counsel David Langer, offers transactional and regulatory experience, positioning him to advice on the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act within transactions. Josh Marnitz, based in the Los Angeles and Houston office, is a key name for the energy and infrastructure sectors, and LA’s Aran Potash is recommended for the evaluation of environmental liabilities. Former co-chair James R. Barrett retired from the practice in December 2024.