# Latham & Watkins global partner appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latham-watkins-global-partner-appointments
> Updated: 2026-09-18T20:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Latham & Watkins LLP has announced several lateral partner hires to expand its global practice groups.

In early September, the firm added Grace Huang and Edward Freeman to its Hong Kong office. Huang joined the Capital Markets Practice with expertise in complex listings, while Freeman joined the M&A and Private Equity Practice to focus on cross-border transactions.

Later in the month, the firm expanded its presence in Washington, D.C. and London. Ryan Plasky joined the Banking & Private Credit Practice in Washington, D.C., specializing in fund finance and asset-based financing. In London, Patrick Hennessy joined the Real Estate Practice, focusing on the intersection of real estate and private equity, including data center transactions.

On September 18, the firm appointed Victor Levy as a partner in its Paris office to strengthen its Antitrust & Competition Practice in Europe. Levy specializes in competition law, including merger control filings before the European Commission and the French Competition Authority, as well as complex antitrust investigations and damages claims. His expertise spans sectors such as industrials, consumer goods, and aerospace and defense.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Latham & Watkins appoints Victor Levy as partner in Paris

Latham & Watkins has expanded its European Antitrust & Competition Practice by naming Victor Levy as a partner in its Paris office.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latham-watkins-appoints-victor-levy-as-partner-in-paris

### 2026-09-15: Latham & Watkins expands global practices with new partner hires

Latham & Watkins has expanded its global footprint by hiring Ryan Plasky in Washington, D.C. for fund finance and Patrick Hennessy in London for real estate private equity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latham-watkins-expands-global-practices-with-new-partner-hires

### 2026-09-01: Latham & Watkins appoints new partners in Hong Kong

Latham & Watkins has appointed partners Grace Huang and Edward Freeman to its Hong Kong office to bolster its capital markets, M&A, and private equity capabilities in Asia.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latham-watkins-appoints-new-partners-in-hong-kong

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