Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP continues to be a dominant force in executive compensation and employee benefits, regularly advising private equity firms, multinational corporations, and financial institutions on high-stakes transactions. The firm is a go-to advisor for structuring management incentive programs, carried interest arrangements, and equity compensation plans across M&A, IPOs, and leveraged buyouts. The team has been particularly active in headline-grabbing deals, including advising Skydance Media on its $28bn merger with Paramount Global. With a deep bench of experienced practitioners across New York, Silicon Valley, Washington DC, and Los Angeles, the firm offers seamless, business-focused counsel on executive pay structuring and strategic workforce planning. Key partners Bradd Williamson, David Della Rocca, Larry Seymour , Austin Ozawa  and James Metz are noted for their expertise across the firm's offering, with a strong record in high-value transactions.