Matthew Solum
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Litigation: Securities
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About
Provided by Matthew Solum
Practice Areas
Matthew Solum is a senior litigation partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis. Having tried more than thirty cases to decision, he handles all manner of high stakes disputes, including securities, M&A and complex commercial matters. Matt has tried and litigated cases in state and federal courts across the United States and before arbitration tribunals throughout the world. His clients have included ABM Industries, The Blackstone Group, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Chipotle, Frontier Communications, Sycamore Partners, Teva Pharmaceuticals, TPG Capital, Vista Equity Partners and Wynn Resorts.
Career
Matt has been recognized by numerous professional publications. In Chambers, clients praise Matt as a “creative lawyer,” and a “fierce advocate for his clients,” with “an exceptional strategic mind,” and an “excellent presence in the courtroom.” The Legal 500 ranks him as a “Leading Lawyer” in M&A Defense and also recognizes Matt for his work in Securities Litigation. According to Law360, Matt has “built a sterling reputation as a go-to closer for companies in fending off large shareholder class actions and other litigation.”
Chambers Review
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Matthew Solum offers extensive experience representing major corporate issuers and their officers and directors in class actions and derivative suits with diverse causes of action.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"His demeanor in front of judges is phenomenal and he's always respectful in making sure he gets his points across. He really represents us well."
"His demeanor in front of judges is phenomenal and he's always respectful in making sure he gets his points across. He really represents us well."
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