Wachtell Lipton NYC law firm is known globally for takeover defense, M&A, and corporate governance innovation (including foundational “poison pill” work). The partnership is intentionally compact relative to peer megafirms—see wlrk.com for recruiting and media contacts.
About this law practice
Wachtell’s public footprint includes high-profile mergers, activism responses, and scholarly pieces by name partners on board duties and deal protection devices.
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Practice areas and services
High-level overview only. Availability, conflicts, and fees are confirmed with the firm.
- M&A, activism, and special-situation corporate advice
- Securities law and corporate governance counseling
- Litigation related to transactions and fiduciary duties
- Tax, benefits, and executive compensation in deal contexts
- Restructuring and crisis matters where the firm is engaged
Sources cited for this profile
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- Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz — official contact page (wlrk.com/contact)
- New York Courts — attorney registration / professional conduct references
- Harvard Law School Forum / academic citations — historical context on governance tools
- SEC EDGAR — merger agreements and proxy materials listing counsel
- Major financial press — deal reporting naming the firm (e.g., WSJ, Reuters, FT)
Profile verification
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Location & contact
- Address: 51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York 10019, United States
- Phone: +1 212-403-1000
- Website: www.wlrk.com
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