Luke J. Bergstrom

Luke J. Bergstrom is a seasoned partner at Latham & Watkins, with more than two decades of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and other strategic corporate matters. His practice spans industries such as software, life sciences, semiconductors, and digital media, offering solutions tailored to complex, high-stakes deals.

Luke’s educational background includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He also holds a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland. This diverse academic foundation enables him to approach transactions with both legal precision and strategic insight.

Recognized as one of the country’s leading M&A attorneys, Luke has led billion-dollar deals involving prominent clients such as Intuit, IBM, Allergan, and eBay. His work includes notable transactions like Intuit’s $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp and Avago’s $37 billion acquisition of Broadcom. He is known for his commercially minded approach and effective deal facilitation.

Luke has held several leadership roles within the firm, including Global Co-Chair of the M&A Practice and Vice Chair of the Technology Industry Group. He currently chairs the firm’s Finance Committee, reflecting his expertise in both legal execution and financial strategy.

Luke J. Bergstrom’s reputation among clients and peers is consistently reinforced by Chambers USA, which praises him as a “trusted business adviser,” “terrific communicator,” and someone who “sees chess moves ahead.” He continues to help clients close transformative transactions that drive business growth and innovation across global markets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Chicago
  Master of Arts (MA)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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