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Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism - New York

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP advises on the full spectrum of transactions. The firm has solid capabilities in matters such as contested takeovers, management buyouts and corporate auctions. The group works with a range of clients, including buyers, sellers, financial advisers and debt and equity investors. The corporate team's diverse industry experience spans energy, healthcare and financial services, among other sectors. The firm is also highly regarded for the quality of the advice offered to activist hedge funds in their campaign activity.

Work Highlights

  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Interpublic Group on its $13 billion acquisition by Omnicom.

Strengths

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The firm knows how to be business-minded and practical to achieve the results we are looking for.

Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism respondent
USA

A common theme with Willkie is that all their lawyers are technical experts, but are also really commercially-savvy. They help their clients reach the right business decision.

Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism respondent
USA

They provide unique problem-solving on tricky matters and practical advice on things that need to move quickly.

Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism respondent
USA

We value the Willkie M&A team's practical business approach, industry knowledge and ability to quickly draw on resources in specialty areas or regions when needed.

Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Jared Fertman
3
Jared Fertman
3
Band 3
Jared Fertman represents activist investors as part of a broad corporate offering. He demonstrates excellent skills in activist campaigns and proxy contests.
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Russell Leaf
3
Russell Leaf
3
Band 3
Russell Leaf maintains a broad practice with demonstrable strength in the representation of activist shareholders in their campaigns and proxy contests.

He is a great attorney.

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Adam M Turteltaub
5
Adam M Turteltaub
5
Band 5
Adam Turteltaub acts regularly for companies and private equity firms in M&A, investments and governance matters.

Given his vast experience, he is very practical and knows what is important and what isn't.

He is extremely insightful and efficient.

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David Boston
5
David Boston
5
Band 5

David Boston cochairs the M&A practice, and is well versed in advising public and private companies in a broad array of transactions.

He is extremely responsive and a technical expert.

He really has been around the block, has seen a lot of transactions and has such fantastic judgment and awareness of the market.

We greatly value David's guidance and advice. He understands our industry and company well and brings that practical understanding into our discussions.

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Steven Seidman
5
Steven Seidman
5
Band 5

Steven Seidman cochairs the firm's corporate and financial services department and advises clients on a range of transactions.

He has excellent judgment and is very commercial and extremely responsive.

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Gregory B Astrachan
6
Gregory B Astrachan
6
Band 6

Gregory Astrachan represents domestic and international corporations and private equity clients in M&A and governance matters. He is cochair of the firm's capital markets practice.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Adam M Turteltaub
5
Adam M Turteltaub
5
Band 5
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David Boston
5
David Boston
5
Band 5
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Steven Seidman
5
Steven Seidman
5
Band 5
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Gregory B Astrachan
6
Gregory B Astrachan
6
Band 6
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Russell Leaf
6
Russell Leaf
6
Band 6
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Corporate/M&A: Shareholder Activism
Jared Fertman
3
Jared Fertman
3
Band 3
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Russell Leaf
3
Russell Leaf
3
Band 3
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