A key port of call for investors, the team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is offers strength in securities matters, breach of fiduciary duty, financial products litigation, and corporate governance disputes. Financial institutions and private equity firms often seek its advice, and the firm continues to be called upon to handle securities fraud class actions in federal courts around the country. Tackling “greenwashing” allegations, cryptocurrency disruptions, and price-fixing conspiracies for firms is an area of strength for team co-head, Caroline Zalka. John Neuwirth co-heads the team, and is a key name for the most complex litigation matters. Robert Stern, in Washington DC, is recognised for his work in securities and enforcement matters, and Joshua Amsel handles a range of high-profile matters. In February 2025, both Stacy Nettleton and Jonathan Polkes departed. All team members based in New York unless otherwise stated.
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Testimonials
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‘Caroline Zalka is a fantastic partner. She provides pragmatic advice and is incredibly timely and responsive.’
‘Incredible practical advice. ’
‘Caroline Zalka is a fantastic lawyer. She is smart and savvy and knows her stuff inside and out. I would highly recommend her.’
‘Specialty litigators solely focused on securities litigation defense, and their consistent results speak for themselves.’
‘John Neuwirth and Josh Amsel are the best in the business -- smart, pragmatic, hardworking, and absolute superstars.’
Key clients
- AMC Entertainment
- TripAdvisor
- Estee Lauder/LAL Family Corp
- RBC Capital Markets, LLC
- Digital Currency Group, Inc.
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Pilgrim’s Pride
- lululemon athletica
- Kroger
- Silicon Motion Technology Corp.
- HLD Associés
- Major League Baseball, Inc.
Work highlights
Successfully defended long-time client AMC Entertainment in fast-tracked stockholder litigation in Delaware Chancery Court arising from the planned overhaul of its capital structure.
Secured affirmation in the Second Circuit of the dismissal we earned of a novel shareholder derivative “short swing profit” Section 16(b) complaint filed against entities affiliated with the Leonard A. Lauder family, as well as nominal defendant issuer The Estée Lauder Companies, which will now stand as a precedent in the leading circuit for securities law.
Secured a decisive win for Silicon Motion Technology Corporation and certain of its senior executives in a securities fraud class action in the S.D. Cal., which granted, with prejudice, the dismissal of all claims.
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Practice head
John Neuwirth; Caroline Zalka
Other key lawyers
Robert Stern; Joshua Amsel