Wachtell Lipton Ranked #1 in Bloomberg Law’s Shareholder Activism League Tables

Bloomberg Law’s H1 2026 Shareholder Activism League Tables recognized Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as the leading law firm advising companies facing activist investors, ranking first by both the value of activist stakes and the aggregate market capitalization of represented companies.

Among company-side advisers, Wachtell Lipton ranked:

• #1 by Value of Activist Stakes — $6.3 billion across 21 engagements
• #1 by Aggregate Market Capitalization — $198 billion across 21 engagements

The rankings reflect Wachtell Lipton’s continued leadership in shareholder activism defense, corporate governance, and complex strategic matters. The firm regularly advises boards of directors and management teams on some of the most significant and high-profile activist situations around the world.

Click here to view Bloomberg Law’s H1 2026 Shareholder Activism League Tables report.