Post-Acquisition Disputes + Advisory

We understand the unique considerations that give rise to disputes at all stages of the deal process

Why Cooley

  • Seasoned litigators experienced in pre-closing consulting, post-closing adjustments, earnout and milestone disputes, and indemnification, warranty, escrow and holdback claims

  • Supported by our tax, communications, healthcare, employment, Food and Drug Administration, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, cyber/data/privacy, intellectual property and real estate practices, among others

  • Experience working with top damages and accounting experts and consultants

  • Vast knowledge and experience counseling venture and private equity-backed companies and boards

  • Deep experience collaborating with shareholder representative entities and advisory groups

  • Backed by a team of 180+ M&A practitioners with broad industry experience in the tech, life sciences, medical device and healthcare, consumer, education, defense and media sectors

  • Known for being “ahead of the curve” in proactively counseling clients on litigation prevention strategies and avoiding regulatory proceedings

  • Our 425+ lawyer litigation department is frequently called upon to handle “bet the company” high-profile litigation matters for global leaders in a broad range of industries

  • Five fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers

  • 20+ former assistant US attorneys and Department of Justice lawyers

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Newsworthy developments in the global mergers & acquisitions space

Recognition

  • The American Lawyer: Litigation Department of the Year finalist
  • The American Lawyer: 30+ Litigator of the Week recognitions since 2021
  • BTI: Client Service A-Team
  • Diversity Lab: Inclusion Blueprint Champion
  • Transatlantic Legal Awards, London: Litigation Team of the Year
  • UK Lawyer and UK Legal Business: Litigation Team of the Year finalist