Sebastian Fain > Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Acting for the likes of international pharma corporations, tech providers, and energy conglomerates, the Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP team comprises a set of corporate specialists who cover matters ranging from cross-border transactions to takeover defense. Ethan Klingsberg and Damien Zoubek co-head the New York offering, with the former routinely advising special committees and boards of directors on impactful mergers and complex governance issues, while the latter is an expert on shareholder activism defense. Also in New York, Jenny Hochenberg frequently tackles transformative M&A transactions, Sebastian Fain is knowledgeable on joint ventures, and both Paul Tiger and Paul Humphreys focus on stockholder activism and all-stock mergers. Based in San Francisco, John Fisher has expertise in the life sciences sector, while Joseph Halloum concentrates on IPOs and SPAC transactions.

The New York-based team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has broad experience across all aspects of shareholder activism defense and preparation, from negotiations and settlement agreements, to poison pills and navigating wolf packs. Department co-head Elizabeth Bieber focuses her practice on activism and takeover defense preparedness and corporate governance matters. Leading the team alongside her is Ethan Klingsberg, who also co-heads the firm’s broader corporate and M&A offering. Damien Zoubek is familiar with shareholder activism defense scenarios across different industries, and Sebastian Fain is another key contact who regularly counsels management and boards of directors.