Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Fried Frank litigators are experienced in takeover contests, proxy fights and disputed merger transactions. In contested situations, initiating or defending litigation may be critical to the outcome. Preemptive action may win the day. Effective advocacy often prevails. We have the litigation resources to accomplish our client’s objectives.

Either separately or in conjunction with our mergers and acquisitions practice, we are prepared to give sound litigation judgments and to move swiftly and effectively to protect our clients' interests in court. Our extensive experience in securities and shareholder litigation also strengthens our takeover litigation prowess. We also work closely with other Firm practices – antitrust, commercial litigation, environmental, government contracts, intellectual property and technology and white-collar crime. 

We advise clients in situations involving unsolicited bids, and we represent them when these bids result in hostile takeover litigation. We have been involved in many of the seminal takeover cases of the past 20 years, including the Bendix-Martin Marietta Pac-Man case, the US Supreme Court Burlington Northern case and the Delaware Supreme Court Household, Revlon, Time-Warner and Paramount/QVC cases.

Diversity and Inclusion

Ours is a stimulating, open-minded and progressive environment, where we respect and build upon the assets and talents of everyone at the Firm.

Diverse perspectives enrich the experience of our colleagues and, ultimately, the service we provide to our clients.  We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work and live.

Our Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment and fostering a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices.  Our Diversity Committee provides a forum for identifying, prioritizing and discussing diversity issues, as well as for developing and supporting related proposals, initiatives and programs.  

We offer a multicultural and varied workplace.  Minorities and women lead several Firm practices and participate actively in governance activities.  In fact, our chairperson is a woman.

At Fried Frank, diversity is a standard principle.