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Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism

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The firm represents domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and investors in all forms of complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, spinoffs, shareholder activism preparedness and defense, takeover preparedness and defense, private equity, all forms of debt and equity finance and corporate governance and securities law.

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What the Team is Known For

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is a well-regarded firm that frequently handles a variety of transactional matters, including shareholder activism and cross-border M&A. Its client base includes hedge funds and private equity firms as well as healthcare and energy companies. The team is experienced in public company M&A, as well as in corporate governance issues and strategic board-level matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP represented Politan Capital Management in its victory in a proxy contest with Masimo Corporation.

Strengths

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"The team is very responsive. They work all hours to be a thought partner to their clients."

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"Cadwalader provides terrific client service and their lawyers are very much on top of market changes."

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Brand
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Richard Brand
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Richard Brand cochairs the practice and is held in particularly high regard for the quality of his advice on shareholder activism matters. He advises a clientele of public companies, private equity funds and investment banks.

"Richard is business-savvy, and a very good partner to have in your corner for activist-related work."

"Richard is extraordinarily experienced."

"When Richard shows up on a matter, you get people's attention. He's a very talented lawyer."

"He is one of the most practical business-oriented lawyers in the space."

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