Situated within a global network, Latham & Watkins maintains a strong position in the technology transactions market and is well-equipped to advise a diverse range of clients in various matters including digital infrastructure, data privacy, intellectual property, and strategic licences. The practice houses experienced individuals with extensive knowledge in AI, digital health, gaming, fintech, semiconductors and cybersecurity. Ghaith Mahmood co-leads the practice from Los Angeles, and has in-depth experience advising clients on all aspects of IP and technology transactions, including licensing and commercialising IP assets. Based in Washington DC, Morgan Brubaker focuses her practice on structuring and negotiating technology related acquisitions and transactions, particularly related to IP exploitation and licensing. In Silicon Valley, Michelle Gross specialises in supporting clients with the integration and deployment of AI solutions. Other key members of the team include New York based Pelin Serpin and Boston-based Deborah Hinck. Sarah Gagan departed the firm in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very strong team with within practice specialities and areas of focus - eg. where entertainment meets technology, where aviation meets technology, etc. This is a very special practice group that works hard to stay at the cutting edge.'
- 'Ghaith Mahmood is a stellar partner to work with. He is thoughtful, practical and always gives sound guidance, tailored to the specific situation at hand. He's also more generally a great human being, and wonderful to interact with.'
Key clients
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- Agency AI
- Airwallex
- e.l.f. Cosmetics
- Guidewire Software, Inc
- InfoWorks.io, Inc
- Kandji
- Morgan Stanley
- Service Titan, Inc
- SKIMS Body, Inc.
- Skechers USA, Inc
- Snowflake Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Informatica, a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, on its US$8 billion acquisition by Salesforce.
Advised AeroVironment, a global defense technology leader, on its acquisition of Blue Halo, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners.
Advised Amphenol on its US$10.5 billion acquisition of CommScope’s connectivity and cable solutions business.
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Morgan Brubaker
Practice head
Ghaith Mahmoods; Fiona Maclean
Other key lawyers
Morgan Brubaker; Michelle Gross; Pelin Serpin; Deborah Hinck