Memos & Publications

Leo E. Strine Jr., Of Counsel in Wachtell Lipton’s Corporate department, share his insights on the Boardroom Governance Podcast. As a recent guest, Leo discusses his personal and professional journey, the evolution of the Delaware Court of Chancery, and his perspectives on topics such as ESG, the politicization and polarization of corporate governance, and the … Continued

Marc Wolinsky, Of Counsel in Wachtell Lipton’s Litigation department, was named a 2023 Client Service All-Star by The BTI Consulting Group. Marc’s expertise in corporate governance, contracts, antitrust, insurance, and securities litigation is widely recognized. Clients have consistently praised his leadership skills and exceptional service, citing his intelligence and top-notch responsiveness. … Continued

At our firm, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest level of service and providing exceptional, client-tailored legal solutions. This recognition serves as a powerful testament to the accomplishments of our dedicated attorneys and the trust our clients have placed in us. Click here to view the rankings. … Continued

Wachtell Lipton lawyers Scott Charles, Richard Mason, Hal Novikoff, Eric Rosof, Josh Feltman, Emil Kleinhaus, and John Sobolewski were named to Lawdragon’s list of 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers for 2023 This award serves as a recognition of their well-earned status as the best of the best in helping companies navigate ailing economies … Continued

Sabastian Niles, a partner in Wachtell Lipton’s Corporate department, spoke to Lawdragon to discuss the culture of Wachtell, current movements in corporate governance, and trends in areas including ESG and AI. When asked about how the Firm has maintained a position as a leader of the industry, Sabastian says of the firm, “We all have … Continued

Ilene Gotts, a partner in Wachtell Lipton’s Antitrust department, was elected to Law360’s 2023 Competition Editorial Advisory Boards. As a member of the board, Ilene will provide valuable feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage. Click here to read the announcement. … Continued

Wachtell Lipton was honored with Restructuring Deal of the Year at the 2023 IFLR Americas Awards. The Firm represented LATAM Airlines, with Cautrecasas as co-counsel, in a $10.4 billion restructuring. The matter, which included innovated DIP financing, was particularly complex due to the number of creditors based in the United States. Click here for more. … Continued

We are pleased to announce that we have been the recipient of two Deal of the Year awards by Latin Lawyer at its 17th annual Deal of the Year Awards at a charity dinner in São Paulo on May 11th. M&A Deal of the Year Together with Mijares, Angoitia, Cortes y Fuentes, S.C., our representation of Grupo … Continued

Wachtell Lipton Corporate Partners David Karp, Ron Chen and Viktor Sapezhnikov have been named 2023 Dealmakers of the Year by The American Lawyer. This prestigious award recognizes lawyers and law firms leading the industry by brokering complex, high-profile deals. Those named are selected based on their exceptional skills in handling complex transactions, delivering outstanding results … Continued

Wachtell Lipton hosted high school students from the Urban Assembly School of Design And Construction in partnership with the NALP / Street Law, Inc. Legal Diversity Pipeline Program. As founding members of the program, we have proudly partnered with Street Law, Inc. and NALP for each of the past 15 years to connect with diverse … Continued

ntitrust partner, Ilene Gotts, was recognized as one of The Deal’s Top Women in Dealmaking for 2023.   The list honors exceptional women in the legal profession who have displayed excellence in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, restructuring or activism. Ilene’s expertise and leadership in antitrust law have rightfully earned her a place among the … Continued

Erica Bonnett, a partner in Wachtell Lipton’s Executive Compensation and Benefits department, was ranked as the second-leading Employment lawyer in North American for 2022 by MergerLinks. As a trusted advisor, Erica guides clients through executive compensation and benefits aspects of major corporate transactions and her judgment helps them navigate the people impact of significant mergers … Continued

Restructuring and Finance Partners Gregory Pessin, Emily Johnson and Scott Charles were ranked as top 10 Financing Lawyers in North America for 2022 by MergerLinks. … Continued

Corporate partner, Andy Brownstein, and Antitrust Partner, Ilene Gotts, were honored as Lawdragon Legends for 2023. As trusted advisors and outstanding colleagues, Ilene and Andy have earned “Legend” status by consistently ranking among the top honorees recognized with Lawdragon 500 distinction. … Continued

Marc Wolinsky, Of Counsel in Wachtell Lipton’s Litigation Department, is the recipient of the 2023 Whitney North Seymour Award from the Federal Bar Council for outstanding public service by a private legal practitioner. The award recognizes Marc’s significant pro bono contributions and the time he has devoted to serving the underprivileged members of our communities. … Continued

The events of the summer of 2020 galvanized the country and drew attention to how systemic racism and injustice continue to burden communities of color. Business leaders throughout the country stepped up to the challenge of combatting racial injustice by pledging funds and taking action to address inequity within their workforces, local communities and society … Continued

M&A in 2020, like much else of a year in which a novel coronavirus exploded into a global pandemic, was both unpredictable and marked by extreme highs and lows. Global M&A volume amounted to $3.6 trillion in 2020, just above the average annual volume of $3.5 trillion over the ten years beginning with 2010. However, … Continued

The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance this week issued a public statement and related comments directed at companies seeking to raise capital in times of extreme stock price volatility, emphasizing that raising capital in such circumstances warrants the provision of specific, tailored disclosure to ensure investors have adequate information to make informed investment decisions. In … Continued