Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Covering the entire scope of M&A litigation matters, Kirkland & Ellis LLP advises clients on cases from pre-trial litigation through to the appeals process. These matters include issues arising from mergers, shareholder activism, proxy contests, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, and SPAC transactions. The team brings extensive trial experience in the Delaware Court of Chancery and is adept at managing litigation involving multiple jurisdictions and expedited proceedings. Sandra Goldstein is reputed for her depth of expertise in securities, M&A, and commercial disputes, handling stock drop class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and litigation demands. Stefan Atkinson counsels companies and their directors, based in the US and abroad, on issues of corporate governance and litigation, while John Del Monaco focuses on securities and shareholder litigation, as well as representing clients in arbitration. Haley Stern and Mary Reale advise companies on transactional and corporate governance matters, both of whom bring trial experience in the Delaware Court of Chancery. All lawyers mentioned here are based in New York. Matthew Solum departed from the firm.