Latham & Watkins has added Greg Van Houten as a partner in its Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Washington, D.C., expanding the firm’s insurance recovery capabilities.
Van Houten represents corporate policyholders in high-stakes insurance coverage disputes, restructurings involving insurance and insurance policy negotiations.
He also advises clients on insurance issues arising in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and liability divestitures.
Van Houten’s insurance recovery practice covers directors and officers policies, errors and omissions, builders’ risk, pollution liability, commercial general liability, representations and warranties, cyber insurance and Bermuda form policies.
He also advises companies on broader insurance program strategy, including policy language during renewals, insurance issues associated with M&A and the structuring of liability divestitures.
The addition is intended to strengthen Latham’s ability to advise corporate policyholders on both disputes and transactional matters involving significant insurance assets.
Van Houten joins Latham from Haynes Boone.
He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Rochester.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Greg to the firm. Greg is widely recognized for advising Fortune 500 policyholders on their most significant insurance recovery matters. His arrival adds further depth to our market-leading platform and reinforces our ability to help clients navigate complex litigation and high-stakes business challenges.”
Mandy Reeves, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C.
“Greg has a proven track record of securing full policy limits and maximizing recoveries for policyholders. He directly addresses growing client demand for sophisticated insurance-related counsel, further strengthening our market-leading platform for clients facing their most complex coverage challenges.”
John Wilson, Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Insurance Counseling & Recovery Practice
“Greg’s practice aligns seamlessly with a strategic growth priority for our group. His deep experience litigating high-stakes coverage disputes, combined with his ability to advise clients on insurance matters in transactional and restructuring contexts, makes him an ideal complement to our commercial litigation capabilities. We are excited to have him on our team.”
Steve Feldman, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Complex Commercial Litigation Practice
“The firm’s depth across litigation, transactional, and restructuring practices creates significant opportunities to serve clients holistically. Latham’s insurance practice has shaped the law for decades while helping policyholders protect against business risk. I am eager to be part of that effort and help clients leverage their insurance assets at every stage.”
Greg Van Houten, Partner at Latham & Watkins
