DLA Piper LLP (US)

DLA Piper LLP (US)‘s wide-ranging M&A litigation practice encompasses complex disputes arising from SPAC and de-SPAC mergers, as well as aggressive trial defense and strategic pre-deal counseling. The team’s client base spans public and private corporations, private equity firms, and investment funds. Wilmington-based practice head John Reed brings deep experience before the Delaware courts, counselling and representing clients in class actions, derivative breach of fiduciary duty claims, and corporate control disputes. Chicago-based co-head Jeffery Torsian specializes in complex bet-the-company litigation and arbitrations, advising corporate boards, senior executives, and in-house counsel on various matters. Fellow co-head Melaine Walker is based in Los Angeles, with experience in federal securities class actions, shareholder disputes, and complex merger-related business litigation. Another key name is John Clarke, who focuses on litigation related to capital markets in New York.