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A National and International Litigation Practice

Wachtell Lipton has represented clients in some of the world’s largest and most complex disputes, including domestic and cross-border deal litigation, corporate governance disputes, white collar and regulatory defense, commercial, securities and, bankruptcy litigation, complex settlements, appeals, and arbitration. Our litigators have a long history of handling cutting-edge merger litigation, including many of the most significant takeover defense battles in history. We are called upon to play a central role in high stakes and high profile matters generally, including litigation related to the tragic events of 9/11, the recent financial crisis, and other litigations with fundamental consequences for our clients. We also assist our clients with sensitive internal and law enforcement investigations. In addition, our litigators engage in significant pro bono activity at both the trial and appellate court levels, write and speak in areas of expertise, and teach at the nation’s top law schools.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz has a strong presence in business-critical civil and criminal litigation and is highly regarded for its deep bench and expert representation of financial institutions and global corporations. The firm's preeminent M&A litigation capabilities are demonstrated by its frequent handling of high-stakes takeover and corporate governance disputes, with extensive experience appearing before the Delaware Court of Chancery. Its lawyers are also noted for their handling of cross-border mandates involving issues such as antitrust and securities fraud.

Work Highlights

  • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz continued to represent Amazon in derivative litigation asserting breach of fiduciary duty in connection with Zoox’s $1.3 billion acquisition by Amazon.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Savitt
William Savitt
Star Individuals
William Savitt offers notable strength in M&A litigation, and also achieves impressive results in securities class actions and derivative suits.

Bill's briefs are concise and persuasive. Not every lawyer has the ability to advocate so persuasively on paper and in court.

Nobody could replace Bill.

Bill is a standout trial lawyer on big cases.

Jonathan Moses
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Jonathan Moses
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Jonathan Moses has an impressively diverse litigation practice that includes M&A and securities litigation, as well as antitrust and breach of contract cases.

Jonathan is calm, focused and smart.

Jonathan is very talented.

Jonathan has seen it all and provides exceptional legal advice to get to the best result, often in highly emotional situations.

Ryan McLeod
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Ryan McLeod
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Band 4

Ryan McLeod is a go-to litigator for notable corporates and their directors facing a variety of disputes arising from M&A activity, as well as corporate governance and fiduciary duty issues.

Ryan is extremely hardworking. He digs in to the facts and knows the law inside and out.

Ryan is a strong litigator with a good commercial perspective.

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Anitha Reddy
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Band 5

Anitha Reddy is commended for her corporate and securities litigation practice, offering particular experience in class and derivative actions, along with expertise in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Anitha is strategic, calm and thoughtful under pressure. She is very talented.

Anitha has an incredible legal mind.

Elaine Golin
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Elaine Golin
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Elaine Golin is a broad-based commercial litigator, proficient in an array of complex concerns. Her experience includes securities and insurance litigation.

Kevin Schwartz
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Kevin Schwartz
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Kevin Schwartz's broad practice across securities, M&A and corporate disputes makes him a strong choice for an array of clients facing complex commercial issues. He leads the firm's crypto team.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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New York

Litigation: General Commercial

Jonathan Moses
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Jonathan Moses
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Elaine Golin
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Elaine Golin
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Band 5
Kevin Schwartz
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Kevin Schwartz
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Litigation: Securities

William Savitt
William Savitt
Star Individuals
Ryan McLeod
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Ryan McLeod
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Band 4
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Anitha Reddy
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Band 5

Members

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