Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is one of the most prominent business law firms in the United States. The firm’s pre-eminence in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and takeover defense, strategic investments, corporate and securities law, and corporate governance means that it regularly handles some of the largest, most complex and demanding transactions in the United States and around the world. The firm’s litigation practice is consistently at the cutting edge of the leading commercial and corporate litigation battles dominating headlines, from complex takeover and merger litigation and significant white collar criminal investigations, to other sensitive litigation matters that include counseling boards of directors and senior management in the most sensitive situations. The firm features consistently in the top rank of legal advisors. Its attorneys are also recognized thought leaders, frequently teaching, speaking and writing in their areas of expertise.