Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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Provided by Akin
To learn more about Akin’s Corporate/M&A capabilities, please visit the Corporate page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.
Chambers Review
Akin offers services in a range of issues, including M&A and buyouts. The team is known for its work with private equity funds and for advising clients working in a wide range of industries, including energy, media and utilities. The firm is experienced in representing activist investors and adept at handling corporate governance matters.
Work Highlights
- Akin advised Tandym Group on its acquisition of AETEA Information Technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Akin provides a high-level skill set and very good client service. They are very responsive and anticipate issues in advance."
"The team is very thorough and displays an excellent consideration of business matters as well as legal concerns."
"Akin goes above and beyond."
"Akin provides a high-level skill set and very good client service. They are very responsive and anticipate issues in advance."
"The team is very thorough and displays an excellent consideration of business matters as well as legal concerns."
"Akin goes above and beyond."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Rappaport leverages his experience as a commercial litigator to provide advice to activist investors on strategic issues including solicitation of board seats and control contests.
"He's fast, efficient, and experienced. We're extraordinarily comfortable with his skills."
"Doug is excellent. I highly recommend him."
"He's very commercial, very responsive and very familiar with the issues clients face in this space."