USA Guide 2026 : New York
Ranked Individual
Provided by Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
Olshan's broad-based commercial litigation practice represents public companies, privately-held entities, institutional investors and individuals in a wide range of commercial litigation matters before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, self-regulatory organizations, and in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We have achieved national recognition from the prestigious client and peer-reviewed directory Chambers USA for General Commercial Litigation: Highly Regarded (New York) and recognized as "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News-Best Lawyers in New York City Metropolitan and as part of Olshan’s Shareholder Activism Practice Group, the nation’s premier practice representing activist investors.
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Olshan Frome Wolosky is a broad-based litigation practice that combines recognized strengths in shareholder activism with capabilities in diverse commercial disputes, including contractual matters, real estate litigation and securities fraud. Its clients include public companies and several prominent hedge fund management firms.
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Olshan Frome Wolosky acted on behalf of all stockholders of The AES Corporation in filing a putative class action suit in the Delaware Court of Chancery against the company’s current and former board members alleging that the board amended its bylaws to institute advance notice requirements that make it difficult for AES stockholders to nominate candidates for the company’s board.
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Olshan Frome Wolosky is particularly strong at actual trial and arbitration work. Its attorneys are very effective at oral argument, at taking and defending depositions and at live testimony in these proceedings. The team has a lot of experience.
Olshan Frome Wolosky is an excellent litigation practice.
The Olshan Frome Wolosky team stands out for its combination of legal acumen, strategic thinking and professionalism. It brings sound judgment, thoughtful execution and clear, effective communication to every step of the process. The team is responsive, detail-oriented and always a step ahead.
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Lori Marks-Esterman is a strong choice for hedge funds, public companies and shareholders in contentious matters arising from merger transactions.
Lori is a good litigator who will take her clients points and push their case. She is also commercial.
Lori is smart and hyper responsive, with her finger on the pulse. She is aggressive when she needs to be and focused on getting the deal done and understanding the options.
Lori produces sophisticated and high-quality work.
Lori knows the legal landscape, case law and ongoing cases like the back of her hand. She is able to couple concise summaries of the above together with practical advice, almost on the fly.
Litigation: General Commercial
Provided by Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
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