Latham & Watkins has announced a series of promotions across its global offices, with significant new appointments in its Madrid office. Effective January 1, 2025, these promotions underscore the firm’s dedication to fostering top legal talent in Spain and its commitment to growth in the region.

Key Promotions in Madrid

Counsel:

Ori Assa (M&A): Known for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, Assa plays a crucial role in advising clients on high-profile transactions in both the Spanish and broader European markets.

Roberto Muñoz (Litigation): With a specialization in litigation, Muñoz has been promoted in recognition of his skill in handling complex disputes across various corporate legal areas.

These promotions reflect Latham & Watkins’ commitment to investing in its Madrid office, recognizing Spain as a pivotal market within Europe.

Other Promotions by Region

Europe and Middle East

Partners: Stephanie Adams (Antitrust & Competition, London), Najla Al-Gadi (Capital Markets, Riyadh), Jon Fox (M&A, London), Kristina Hufnagel (Employment & Benefits, Munich), Jack Isaacs (Restructuring, London), Calvin Ng (Real Estate, London), Gilad Zohari (Capital Markets, Tel Aviv).

Counsel: Ralph Dräger (Banking, Frankfurt), Martina Eisgruber (Banking, Frankfurt), Medha Marathe (M&A, London), Daniel Marcus (Structured Finance, London), Koushik Prasad (Capital Markets, London), Amy Watkins (Tax, London), Jana Zupikova (Structured Finance, London).

United States

Partners: Nathan Beaton (Healthcare & Life Sciences, Washington, D.C.), Megan Behrman (Securities Litigation, New York), Thomas Engelhardt (M&A, New York), Caitlin Fitzpatrick (Antitrust, Washington, D.C.), Ashley Fry (IP Litigation, Washington, D.C.), Alex Grabowski (IP Litigation, Chicago), Annelise Karreman (Project Development & Finance, New York), Eric Konopka (Supreme Court & Appellate, Washington, D.C.), Christine Mainguy (Transactional Tax, Houston), Danielle McCall (White Collar Defense, Washington, D.C.), Bryan Monson (Banking, San Diego), David Moore (Investment Funds, Houston), Ashley Nguyen (M&A, Houston), Pelin Serpin (Data & Technology Transactions, New York), Nathan Taylor (Complex Litigation, New York), Brian Umanoff (M&A, Orange County), Hanyu (Iris) Xie (White Collar Defense, New York).

Counsel: Bradley Baglien (Connectivity & Privacy, Washington, D.C.), Ed Comber (Structured Finance, New York), Marie Greenman (Private Equity Finance, Washington, D.C.), Shawn Hansen (Restructuring, Los Angeles), Jennifer Howes (Privacy & Cybersecurity, San Diego), Devon MacLaughlin (Capital Markets, Los Angeles), Marysia Mullen (Executive Compensation, Washington, D.C.), Hana Nah (Capital Markets, New York), Danny Nordstrom (M&A, Bay Area), Katherine Page (Banking, Los Angeles), Thomas Pearce (Environmental, New York), Naomi Smith (Emerging Companies, Boston), Changsheng (Eric) Song (Transactional Tax, Century City), Greg Sorensen (M&A, Houston), Yi Sun (IP Litigation, San Diego), Robert Yeh (Healthcare & Life Sciences, San Diego), David Zucker (IP Litigation, Washington, D.C.).

Asia

Counsel: Haibo (Jason) Zhao (M&A, Beijing).

Latham & Watkins’ Chairman Rich Trobman (pictured) emphasized the exceptional talent and commitment of these attorneys in reinforcing the firm’s global platform, their dedication to client service, and their innovative contributions in their respective practice areas.