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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 Partner Philip S. Gross Featured in Hedge Fund Law Report’s “2020 Year-End Tax-Planning Considerations for Fund Managers”

Philip S. Gross, partner and chair of Kleinberg Kaplan’s Tax Department, is featured in Hedge Fund Law Report’s article “2020 Year-End Tax-Planning Considerations for Fund Managers.” In the in-depth Q&A, Phil details year-end tax-planning issues for both the principals of hedge fund managers and their funds, including any special considerations for 2020 due to the COVID-19…

Firm News | December 10, 2020 | Hedge Funds | High Net Worth Individual Planning

Partner Jared Gianatasio Discusses the Promising Joint Meeting with the SEC and the CFTC

Kleinberg Kaplan Partner Jared R. Gianatasio was recently quoted in an AlphaWeek article: “Regulatory First Bodes Well For U.S. Hedge Funds Amidst Increasing Uncertainty.” In the article, Jared discusses what became of the first ever joint meeting held with the SEC and the CFTC. Jared shares, “The main takeaway is the fact that it’s a…

Firm News | December 7, 2020 | Derivatives

Kleinberg Kaplan Partners Philip S. Gross and Maurice Collada III Featured in S&P Global Intelligence

Philip S. Gross, partner and chair of Kleinberg Kaplan’s Tax Department, and Maurice Collada III, Private Equity and Hedge Funds partner, are featured in an S&P Global Intelligence article. In “Biden’s proposed tax plans could hit private equity in the pocket,” Phil and Maurice shared their thoughts on the concerns surrounding the possible tax increases…

Firm News | December 3, 2020 | High Net Worth Individual Planning | Private Equity Funds | Hedge Funds

Kleinberg Kaplan Partner Christopher P. Davis Discusses Nasdaq’s Proposed Diversity Rule with The Wall Street Journal, Law360, CFO.com, Corporate Counsel

Christopher P. Davis, chair of Kleinberg Kaplan’s Investor Activism practice, spoke with The Wall Street Journal on a brand new proposed rule by Nasdaq on board diversity, calling for listed companies to include women and people of diverse racial identities or sexual orientation on their boards – or explain why not. In the article, “The…

Firm News | December 2, 2020 | Investor Activism

15 Kleinberg Kaplan Attorneys Named as 2020 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars

We are pleased to announce that 15 of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Super Lawyers®, a national legal ranking. Attorneys were nominated by their peers and recognized for their outstanding professional achievement in several legal practice areas including business/corporate, business litigation, estate & probate, mergers & acquisitions, real estate,…

Kleinberg Kaplan Recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in “Best Law Firms” 2021 Rankings

Premier boutique law firm Kleinberg Kaplan has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms” for providing outstanding legal counsel in two practice areas: Trusts & Estates and Commercial Litigation. Kleinberg Kaplan was named both a National (Tier 2) and New York City Metropolitan (Tier 1) firm for Trusts…

Firm News | November 5, 2020 | Estate Planning and Administration | Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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

Kleinberg Kaplan Partners Joshua M. Kaplan and Jeffrey B. Kolodny Published in Bloomberg Tax

Kleinberg Kaplan Partners Joshua M. Kaplan and Jeffrey B. Kolodny were recently published in Bloomberg Tax: Tax Management, Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal. Their article, “The Lows and Highs of Estate Planning in a Pandemic: Making the Most of Estate and Gift Tax Opportunities in the Covid-19 Economy,” discusses the opportunities 2020 can provide for…

Firm News | October 5, 2020 | Estate Planning and Administration | Business Succession Planning | International Trusts & Estates Planning