Latham makes up 36 partners, with none outside US and EU

Will Lewallen · 23 October 2026 · 3 min read

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Latham makes up 36 partners, with none outside US and EU

Latham & Watkins has promoted 36 associates into the firm’s partnership, with 80% of promotions coming in the US.

This marks the second year running that the firm has made up no new associates to partner in the Middle East and APAC, though last year it did promote a counsel to partner in both Dubai and Riyadh.

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