Wachtell Lipton Ranked as Top Law Firm for Activism Defense by 13D Monitor

13D Monitor once again ranks Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as the leading law firm for corporate representation in shareholder activism in its 2025 Qualitative League Tables. Based on hundreds of anonymous responses from activists and advisors across the global governance community, the survey highlights the most respected advisors in the field.

Wachtell Lipton earned the top position in both major categories for corporate representation:

• #1 – Law Firms – North America
• #1 – Law Firms – International

These rankings underscore the firm’s longstanding leadership in activism defense, corporate governance, and high‑stakes M&A matters, guiding companies through the most complex situations.

Click here to view 13D Monitor’s full list of Qualitative League Tables.