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Latham & Watkins proposes ‘super points’ for stars to boost pay above $20m

Pay for partners at top US law firms is spiralling amid intense competition for talent

Latham & Watkins is set to move from its London home at 99 Bishopsgate to a new development at 1 Leadenhall in 2026
Latham & Watkins is set to move from its London home at 99 Bishopsgate to a new development at 1 Leadenhall in 2026 Photo: Jose Sarmento Matos/Getty Images

Latham & Watkins has proposed introducing “super points” into its compensation structure to pay star performers more than $20m.

The proposed reforms come amid a raging pay battle among elite US law firms, which has pushed compensation packages for top partners north of $20m.

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