Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP advises on the full spectrum of transactions. The firm has solid capabilities in matters such as contested takeovers, management buyouts and corporate auctions. The group works with a range of clients, including buyers, sellers, financial advisers and debt and equity investors. The corporate team's diverse industry experience spans energy, healthcare and financial services, among others. The firm is also highly regarded for the quality of the advice offered to activist hedge funds in their campaign activity.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP represented Alleghany Corporation in its $11.6 billion acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway.
Strengths
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"Willkie is a great business partner. The lawyers have a strong ability to find solutions to business problems while also being flexible to come to a compromise when needed."
"Willkie provides excellent, commercial advice."
"The Willkie team brings experience, legal skills and business acumen to navigate M&A deals in a pragmatic, efficient and innovative way."
"Willkie is a great business partner. The lawyers have a strong ability to find solutions to business problems while also being flexible to come to a compromise when needed."
"Willkie provides excellent, commercial advice."
"The Willkie team brings experience, legal skills and business acumen to navigate M&A deals in a pragmatic, efficient and innovative way."
Notable Practitioners
Jared Fertman represents activist investors as part of a broad corporate offering. He demonstrates excellent skills in activist campaigns and proxy contests.
"Jared provides to-the-point, business-oriented advice and possesses a high EQ that encourages positive, productive deal dynamics and creates opportunities for creative problem solving."
"Jared is very commercial and responsive."
Russell Leaf maintains a broad practice with demonstrable strength in the representation of activist shareholders in their campaigns and proxy contests.
"Russell is attentive and always thinking ahead on our behalf. He puts the client first."
"Russell is unbelievably responsive and extremely commercial. He understands the goals of the business and gets to the right result."
Adam Turteltaub acts regularly for companies and private equity firms in M&A, investments and governance matters.
"Adam is the consummate thought partner, trusted advisor and problem-solver. He is commercial, thoughtful and responsive."
"We always appreciate his expertise, leadership and perseverance."
David Boston cochairs the M&A practice, and is well versed in advising public and private companies in a broad array of transactions.
"David has a great team approach and is really easy to work with."
"He has a great ability to quickly distill complex issues and create solutions."
Steven Seidman cochairs the firm's corporate and financial services department and advises clients in a range of transactions.
Gregory Astrachan represents domestic and international corporations and private equity clients in M&A and governance matters. He is cochair of the firm's capital markets practice.
"Greg is a go-to lawyer."
Thomas Cerabino concentrates his practice on handling M&A, joint ventures and securities matters on behalf of public and private companies, private equity houses and investment banks. He serves as the firm's chairman.
"Tom is a legend. He always maintains a strategic perspective."
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