Stefan Atkinson
USA Guide 2024
Band 5 : Litigation: Securities
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About
Provided by Stefan Atkinson
Practice Areas
Stefan litigates a wide range of critical, complex litigation matters for clients in the United States and abroad, including securities, M&A and other complex commercial suits. He also regularly counsels companies and their directors on issues of corporate governance and litigation, often in connection with major strategic transactions. Stefan’s clients have included 3G Capital, Barnes & Noble, Constellation Brands, Grubhub, H.J. Heinz, Lee Enterprises, Mylan, Pitney Bowes, Qualcomm, Starwood Hotels, Vitamin Shoppe, The Williams Companies and Xerox. Stefan is the litigation hiring partner for Kirkland’s New York Office.
Career
Prior to joining Kirkland, Stefan worked at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and at CNN. Stefan clerked for the Honorable Richard M. Berman of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the Honorable Diana Gribbon Motz of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Personal
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, Bates Scholarship (highest honor at graduation), Managing Editor of the Michigan Law Review, and Class Speaker; Harvard University, A.B., cum laude.
Chambers Review
USA
Stefan Atkinson excels in defending against shareholder class actions, alongside significant experience in M&A-related disputes. His securities expertise complements his broader capabilities in commercial litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stefan is a very personable."
"He is a talented attorney and trusted adviser."
"Stefan is a very personable."
"He is a talented attorney and trusted adviser."
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