LAWYER PROFILE

Josh Dubofsky

USA 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

7 years ranked

Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense

New York

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Josh Dubofsky, a leading M&A lawyer and Global Co-Chair of the firm’s market-leading Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense Practice, advises clients on a full spectrum of strategic transactions and corporate governance matters.

Josh draws on almost 25 years of experience representing companies and private equity firms in their most complex domestic and cross-border transactions. A trusted boardroom advisor, he helps boards of directors, management, and shareholders navigate:

- Mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions

- Activism defense and takeover planning

- Growth investing

- Public and private equity and debt financing

- General corporate representation of both publicly traded and privately held companies

Josh regularly represents leading global companies across a range of industries, including technology, life sciences, retail, financial services, and transportation. A former software engineer, he also brings a sophisticated understanding of emerging technologies to a range of matters involving artificial intelligence, digital media, Web3, semiconductors, and other advanced systems.

A recognized thought leader, Josh frequently speaks to board and C-suite audiences on M&A, activism, and corporate governance matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Josh Dubofsky has a broad transactional practice that includes the representation of public and private companies in M&A and governance matters.

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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense - New York

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Josh Dubofsky has a broad transactional practice that includes the representation of public and private companies in M&A and governance matters.

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Strengths

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He's a tough negotiator, he's very experienced and he gives good advice in navigating M&A complexities.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
Josh is a trusted adviser, true strategist and fantastic lawyer. It is always a privilege working with him.
Corporate/M&A: Takeover DefenseChambers Guide to the USA
Josh particularly excels in situations where clients are difficult or are facing tough calls. He is level-headed and helps them to get optimal results in the face of overwhelming odds.
Corporate/M&A: Takeover DefenseChambers Guide to the USA