Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz enjoys a global reputation as one of the world’s leading business law firms. Our deep experience in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, takeovers and takeover defense, shareholder activism, corporate and securities law, and corporate governance means that we regularly handle some of the largest, most complex and demanding transactions in the United States and around the world. We counsel both public and private acquirors and targets. We also have extensive experience handling major litigation matters, both deal and non-deal related, as well as white collar crime and investigative matters. We are involved in significant corporate restructurings and financings, and advise on tax, antitrust and executive compensation and benefits matters. In addition, our attorneys are thought leaders, speaking and writing frequently in our various areas of expertise.

Wachtell Lipton is a distinctive firm where you can practice as part of a small, close-knit group of lawyers who work as teams on demanding, high profile matters that command the attention of the legal and business worlds and involve “cutting-edge” issues. We were founded 59 years ago by four law school classmates. With approximately 270 lawyers, we consistently rank near the very top of legal advisors by transaction dollar volume, notwithstanding that we are significantly smaller than all of our major competitors. Our clients include enterprises of virtually every nature, in the United States and around the world, including many Fortune 500 companies and other leading enterprises.

The result of our combination of sophisticated practice, intellectually charged atmosphere and people-oriented culture is a group of associates who are excited about the firm. We think the reason for our success is our people. While staying small and maintaining a low ratio of associates to partners, we are able to attract some of the most talented and entrepreneurial lawyers in the country.