Peter Allan Atkins

Of counsel in Skadden’s corporate practice, including M&A (U.S., cross border), shareholder activism response, corporate governance. Broad and deep knowledge and experience in these areas (including regarding directors' duties, disclosure). Frequently advises companies, boards and board committees on high stakes, high visibility matters, where experience and judgment are critical. Broad industry experience. Recent representations: M&A – Worldpay; Corporate Capital Trust; DuPont; Vantiv; Armstrong World. Shareholder activism response – multiple companies preparing in advance for the possibility of and / or upon receiving activist approaches. Corporate governance (boards/independent directors/board committees) – including addressing (prospectively and in response to challenges): risk management / compliance oversight issues; ESG / social responsibility issues; senior personnel conduct issues; CEO changes/compensation; structural governance matters; conflict concerns; financial distress; FCPA investigations.