Post-Acquisition Disputes + Advisory
We understand the unique considerations that give rise to disputes at all stages of the deal process
Why Cooley
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Seasoned litigators experienced in pre-closing consulting, post-closing adjustments, earnout and milestone disputes, and indemnification, warranty, escrow and holdback claims
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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
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Experience working with top damages and accounting experts and consultants
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Vast knowledge and experience counseling venture and private equity-backed companies and boards
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Deep experience collaborating with shareholder representative entities and advisory groups
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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
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Known for being “ahead of the curve” in proactively counseling clients on litigation prevention strategies and avoiding regulatory proceedings
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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
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Five fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers
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20+ former assistant US attorneys and Department of Justice lawyers
Litigation Department of the Year Finalist
Cooley named finalist for The American Lawyer’s prestigious Litigation Department of the Year award
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