North America - United States • M&A/corporate and commercial
WilmerHale
Fielding a team of ‘technical experts’, praised for its ability to keep up ’to speed on emerging issues and trends and providing proactive guidance‘, WilmerHale advises on SEC and stock exchange requirements, ESG issues and anti-takeover defenses. Washington DC's Lillian Brown leads the practice alongside New York's Knute Salhus and Boston-based Jonathan Wolfman, each distinguished for their wealth of experience in corporate governance issues. Alex Bahn is also a key team member in Washington DC.
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Testimonials
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‘The partners we work with -- Meredith Cross and Lillian Brown -- are exceptional. They are wise, client-focused, hardworking and provide creative solutions. They are the best lawyers for corporate governance, SEC matters. ’
‘Meredith and Lily really care about us as a client and as people. They go above and beyond to make sure we are successful. They give us excellent advice and are always able to carve out time to talk even if it is unexpected. We think they are great. ’
‘Wilmer is strong at keeping up to speed on emerging issues and trends and providing proactive guidance when new laws/regulations come into effect. They also typically provide live presentations/webinars that are very helpful. I always feel comfortable when reaching out on new or different issues that they will be able to advise me -- as they will be up to speed on the issue and relevant considerations.’
‘Strong substantive knowledge and a practical approach to issues.’
‘Great group of technical experts who bring a thoughtful and practical approach to providing legal guidance and support.'
‘Alex Bahn -- an excellent recent addition to Wilmer Hale.'
Key clients
- Activision Blizzard
- Agios Pharmaceuticals
- Akamai Technologies
- Analog Devices
- Blue Apron
- CIRCOR International
- Danaher Corporation
- Discovery Communications
- Editas Medicine
- Generation Bio
- Genpact
- Hilton
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Kala Pharmaceuticals
- Karyopharm Therapeutics
- MKS Instruments
- Northrop Grumman
- PepsiCo
- PTC Therapeutics
- Revvity (FKA Perkin Elmer)
- S&P Global
- Skyworks Solutions
- Solid Biosciences
- State Street Corporation
- The Walt Disney Company
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Knute Salhus, Jonathan Wolfman, Lillian Brown