Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP specializes in the prosecution of securities class actions, shareholder claims, and antitrust litigation for government and private sector clients. The team has represented investors against Coinbase Global, Inc. in a shareholder class action suit since 2022, and has recently secured a $362.5 million settlement in a shareholder class action suit against General Electric. Spearheading the practice is Daniel Albert, who represents clients in shareholder litigation and recovers substantial damages on behalf of shareholders. Fellow co-head Lee Rudy handles transactional and derivative cases for institutional and individual shareholders, while co-head Eric Zagar prosecutes cases involving claims against corporate officers and directors. They are joined by Grant Goodhart, who assists institutional and individual shareholders in obtaining significant financial recoveries. All lawyers are based in the firm’s main office in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP maintains a strong position in the market for shareholder advocacy cases before the Delaware Court of Chancery. The team has successfully achieved governance reforms and monetary settlements for shareholders and handles matters involving corporate fraud and misconduct. Practice head Ned Weinberger, who is based in Wilmington, specializes in investor advocacy in Delaware and secured a $125 million settlement representing former shareholders of Discovery Inc. Fellow co-head Jonathan Gardner is based out of New York. They are joined by Wilmington-based Mark Richardson, who advises shareholders in corporate governance and transactional matters, including a class action challenging a self-interested acquisition of Pattern Energy Group Inc. by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Brendan Sullivan, who is also based in Wilmington, handles recoveries and reforms on behalf of investors, including a $1 billion cash settlement for former Dell stockholders.

Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. represents public and private clients in litigation arising under Delaware law, including advocating for the rights of shareholders and enforcing fiduciary responsibilities. The team also advises on ESG considerations and socially responsible investments. Spearheading the practice out of Wilmington is practice head Michael Barry, who represents institutional investors in class action recoveries, corporate governance reforms, and shareholder rights litigation. He is joined by New York-based co-head Jay Eisenhofer, who organizes cases on behalf of investors, leading to substantial recoveries, while Wilmington-based co-head Christine Mackintosh handles corporate cases in the Delaware Court of Chancery and securities fraud class actions. Rebecca Musarra is geared to handle corporate governance and consumer protection litigation. Kelly Tucker specializes in environmental, consumer, and securities litigation, and Vivek Upadhya advises on complex pharmaceutical and medical device-related appraisal and whistleblower litigation cases. These lawyers are all based in Wilmington.

Brown Rudnick LLP specializes in representations and warranties insurance claims in both domestic and foreign arbitral forums. The team advises on major post-closing M&A disputes and bet-the-company litigations. Practice head Dylan Kletter is based in New York and handles both plaintiff and defense side work, representing private equity firms, venture capital companies, family offices, activist investors, and strategic acquirers. Hartford-based co-head Mark Baldwin represents healthcare providers in actions asserting claims for fraud, mismanagement, and corporate misconduct. Another key team member is Meghan McCafferty, who is based in Boston.

Greenberg Traurig, led by Lori Cohen, Phillip Sellinger, William Michael, and Masoud Zabeti specializes in transaction-related disputes related to buyers and sellers in busted deals, breaches of representations and warranties, and derivative claims. The team represents funds, sponsors, publicly traded companies, founders, and entrepreneurs globally. Joseph Mamounas, who is based in Miami, brings experience in M&A, private equity-related disputes, and international arbitration cases, with a focus on Latin America, Spain, and Asia. Sarah Martin, who is based in Wilmington, handles a full range of corporate and commercial litigation matters, including SPACs, incentive compensation plans, FDA reporting, and stock offerings.

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP offers clients extensive trial experience, representing plaintiffs in securities fraud, antitrust, breach of fiduciary duty, consumer fraud, and privacy cases. The team is jointly led by Randall Baron, who is based in San Diego, and Wilmington-based Christopher Lyons. Baron specializes in securities litigation, corporate takeover litigation, and breach of fiduciary duty matters, including obtaining a partial settlement of $60 million for the stockholders of Tesla alleging fiduciary breaches by the board. Lyons advises institutional and individual investors in merger-related class action and securities litigation. San Diego-based David Knotts focuses on securities class action litigation in the context of M&A deals. Another key member of the team is New York-based Chad Johnson.

Selendy Gay PLLC‘s litigation practice advises clients across the life sciences, healthcare, private equity, and financial services industries on high-value M&A, corporate governance, and post-closing disputes. The team provides support to clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides. Practice head Philippe Selendy brings over 30 years of experience litigating complex deals and financial disputes, while Jennifer Selendy handles a wide range of disputes spanning post-closing earn-out cases, creditors’ rights matters, and liability-management transactions. Fellow co-head Sean Baldwin has expertise in trying cases in the New York courts, Delaware Court of Chancery, and commercial arbitration. They are joined by David Flugman, who focuses on post-closing M&A disputes.