Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

The M&A litigators at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York are known for their ‘incredible work ethic and brains’. The firm continues to grow its track record of success in deal-related litigation for companies, financial institutions, special committees, special litigation committees, and officers and directors in cases filed in state and federal courts throughout the country. The practice is led by Scott Luftglass, who is now vice chair of the firm, and Peter Simmons, who is a key adviser to high-profile private equity clients, as well as public companies and institutional investors. Luftglass, who is ‘one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in the country about Delaware corporate law issues’, frequently acts for Apollo Global Management and he is currently representing this major asset management client in Delaware Chancery Court in matters concerning a series of transactions in which it reclassified its stock structure, simplified its governance, and acquired Athene Holdings in an $11bn transaction. Up-and-coming partner Michael Sternheim is increasingly prominent in the practice, having taken major roles in key cases for Clover Health, Apollo, and Seritage Growth Properties, among others.