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Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism

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To learn more about Akin’s Corporate/M&A capabilities, please visit the Corporate page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism - New York

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Akin represented Amber Energy in its $7.2 billion acquisition of PDV Holding.

Strengths

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  • The team is extremely responsive. They are always happy to get on the phone, even with very short notice.

    Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism respondentUSA

  • Akin is a great full-service firm and can provide advice on multifaceted matters.

    Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Douglas Rappaport
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    Douglas Rappaport

    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 has great client service, really understands how we do business and is a very adept negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism respondentUSA

    • He is an amazing attorney.

      Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism respondentUSA
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