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Kleinberg Kaplan Ranks Among Leading Law Firms Advising Activist Investors According to Refinitiv 

Kleinberg Kaplan, a pure-play activist law firm, ranks among the most active legal advisors for activist campaigns, according to data intelligence provider Refinitiv. For full year 2020, Kleinberg Kaplan ranked third for legal counsel solely advising activist investors in Refinitiv’s Global Shareholder Activism Scorecard released this week. In addition, the firm ranked fourth globally for…

FEATURED PUBLICATION | March 16, 2021 | Investor Activism

Kleinberg Kaplan Ranks Among Top Legal Advisors Both Globally and in the United States for Activist Campaigns in 2020 According to Bloomberg

Kleinberg Kaplan, a pure-play activist law firm, was again featured as a top legal advisor for activist campaigns in Bloomberg’s 2020 Global Activism Market Review. The firm ranked fourth for legal counsel advising activist investors in the United States and fifth globally for the same, according to Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Activism Advisory League Tables represent…

FEATURED PUBLICATION | January 5, 2021 | Investor Activism

Kleinberg Kaplan Promotes Joshua Guttman to Partner

Premier boutique law firm Kleinberg Kaplan announces the promotion of Joshua Guttman to partner effective January 1, 2021. Since 1971, New York-based Kleinberg Kaplan has been a leader in advising hedge and private equity funds, sophisticated business ventures, prominent real estate operators, and family offices. “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Josh Guttman to partner,”…

FEATURED PUBLICATION | January 4, 2021 | Hedge Funds | Private Equity Funds | Investment Management

Kleinberg Kaplan’s Hedge Funds and M&A Practice Groups Recognized in 30th Edition of IFLR1000

The 30th edition of IFLR1000 named Kleinberg Kaplan’s Hedge Funds and M&A practice groups among the leading U.S. law firms providing exceptional service across 170 national jurisdictions. The firm’s Hedge Funds group was named a Tier 3 law firm while the M&A practice group received the distinction of Other Notable Law Firm. Kleinberg Kaplan has…

FEATURED PUBLICATION | October 8, 2020 | Hedge Funds | Mergers & Acquisitions

Helping Clients Navigate COVID-19 (Updating)

Kleinberg Kaplan is working closely with our clients to provide counsel and guidance during these unprecedented times. A selection of our recent thought leadership pieces related to the implications of COVID-19 includes: Corporate Considerations  The PPP Just Got Better (June 10, 2020): Chris Davis, Dov Kleiner, Uri Rosenwasser and Benjamin Goldman discuss the key highlights of the…

Client Alerts | August 18, 2020 | Business Restructuring and Reorganization | Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Litigation | Derivatives | Distressed Real Estate Assets | Employment Litigation | Estate Planning and Administration | Hedge Funds | Investment Management | Investor Activism | Leasing | Mergers & Acquisitions | Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations | Private Equity Funds | Securities and Corporate Finance | Special Situations and Credit

Kleinberg Kaplan Partner Chris Davis Recognized by Chambers USA as Leading Shareholder Activist Lawyer

Kleinberg Kaplan, a pure-play activist law firm, is pleased to announce that Christopher P. Davis, chair of its Investor Activism and Mergers and Acquisitions Practices, was recently ranked as a leading activist lawyer in Chambers USA. Described as a “tireless advocate” for firm clients, Chambers further noted that Davis is “extremely knowledgeable and experienced” and…

FEATURED PUBLICATION | July 9, 2020 | Investor Activism

Kleinberg Kaplan Ranks Third Among Legal Advisors Both Globally and in the United States for Activist Campaigns in H1 2020 According to Bloomberg

Kleinberg Kaplan, a pure-play activist law firm, was again featured as a top legal advisor for activist campaigns in Bloomberg’s H1 2020 Global Activism Market Review. The firm ranked third for legal counsel advising activist investors both globally and in the United States, according to Bloomberg. This is the latest recognition of the firm’s position…

FEATURED PUBLICATION | July 1, 2020 | Investor Activism

Kleinberg Kaplan Praised as ‘Wall Street’s best-kept secret’ in Latest Edition of The Legal 500: United States

Premier boutique law firm Kleinberg Kaplan was recognized in the latest edition of The Legal 500: United States for its Investment Funds practice. The firm’s work on behalf of the world’s leading hedge funds and alternative investment funds was praised as “Wall Street’s best-kept secret.” Client testimonials lauded the “impressive” capabilities of the group’s lawyers and…

FEATURED PUBLICATION | June 23, 2020 | Investment Management | Hedge Funds | Private Equity Funds | Real Estate Funds

HSR Act Bringing Offshore Funds Home

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), with the concurrence of the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, published in the Federal Register proposed changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (“HSR Act”) regulations regarding foreign entities. The proposed changes are intended to simplify the determination of whether an entity is a foreign person…

Client Alerts | November 18, 2019 | Hedge Funds | Securities and Corporate Finance

Cayman Data Protection Law Becomes Effective September 30, 2019

  The Data Protection Law, 2017 (the “DPL”) will become effective on September 30, 2019 in the Cayman Islands. The DPL aims to provide a level of privacy and disclosure for individuals and entities when their personal data is being used by Cayman Islands entities. Certain violations of the DPL can lead to fines of…

Client Alerts | September 12, 2019 | Hedge Funds