
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP's M&A disputes practice has a proven track record of supporting clients in various transaction-related disputes, including M&A counterpart disputes, SPAC and de-SPAC defense, controller and special committee disputes, earn-out and valuation disputes, and strategic counseling. The team is also adept at handling cases in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Spearheading the practice from New York are Andrew Gordon, who handles high-stakes deal termination litigation, including defending Edwards Lifesciences in breach of contract litigation, and Jaren Janghorbani, a commercial litigator and trial lawyer who advised Metsera in litigation related to the acquisition of Pfizer. Geoff Chepiga, deputy chair, is well-versed in high-stakes transaction-related disputes and advised Sketchers USA in a multitude of appraisal actions arising from the acquisition of 3G Capital. Other key names include Wilmington-based Andre Bouchard, who is particularly focused on disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and Daniel Mason, who handles a full range of corporate and commercial litigation involving fiduciary duties of directors and controlling stockholders.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm combines deep technical expertise with impeccable judgement and an unwavering commitment to client service.'
- 'Geoff Chepiga is exceptionally sharp, detail-oriented, and strategically astute. In high-stakes disputes, Geoff sees angles others miss and navigates complex matters with calm authority, even under intense pressure.'
- 'Geoff Chepiga's intelligence, diligence, and genial personality make him a pleasure to work with. A true rockstar.'
Key clients
- Advance Publications
- Archer Aviation
- Moelis & Company
- Charlesbank Capital Partners
- Founders of the Carlyle Group
- Chewy
- Special Committee of Cornerstone Building
- Board of Directors of Crown Castle
- dMY Sponsor II; dMY Sponsor IV
- Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
- Fireman Capital Partners
- Hecate Holdings
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrew Gordon; Jaren Janghorbani; Geoff Chepiga
Other key lawyers
Andre Bouchard; Daniel Mason

