- Gibson Dunn announced today that William Savitt, Sarah Eddy, Randall Jackson, Ryan McLeod, Anitha Reddy, and Bradley Wilson are joining its New York office.
- This new team is described as a rare and powerful combination that enhances Gibson Dunn's corporate governance and M&A litigation capabilities.
- Barbara Becker, chair and managing partner of Gibson Dunn, stated that there is no other pairing in the market that offers clients more talent or a better track record.
- The team has a distinguished track record in landmark cases in Delaware and high-profile trials in federal and state courts.
- Savitt regularly advises CEOs and boards on Delaware law and strategic transactions.
- Eddy has a decade of experience at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where she was Chief of Appeals.
- Jackson has served as an assistant U.S. attorney and has been lead or co-lead in more than twenty federal trials.
- McLeod handles significant merger-related disputes, including high-profile deal controversies.
- Reddy is recognized as one of the nation’s leading corporate litigators for difficult securities and governance matters.
- Wilson is a complex commercial litigator covering merger disputes and securities class actions.
Gibson Dunn has significantly enhanced its corporate governance and M&A litigation capabilities by hiring six distinguished litigators from Wachtell Lipton. The new team includes William “Bill” Savitt, Sarah Eddy, Randall Jackson, Ryan McLeod, Anitha Reddy, and Bradley “Brad” Wilson, who collectively bring a wealth of experience in high-stakes legal matters.15678910
Barbara Becker, chair and managing partner of Gibson Dunn, emphasized the strategic importance of this addition, stating, “There is no other pairing in the market that offers clients more talent, deeper experience, or a better track record.” The team is recognized for representing boards and companies in critical matters, with a distinguished history in landmark cases in Delaware, against the SEC, and in high-profile trials across federal and state courts.34
Eddy, who previously served as Chief of Appeals at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, has extensive trial experience. Jackson has been involved in over twenty federal trials and has clerked for notable judges. McLeod is known for handling significant merger-related disputes, while Reddy is a leading figure in securities and governance matters. Wilson’s expertise spans complex commercial litigation, including merger disputes and proxy contests.
This strategic hiring is expected to position Gibson Dunn as a formidable player in corporate litigation, enhancing its ability to navigate complex legal challenges for its clients.
“The new team, led by William Savitt and Sarah Eddy, brings extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and corporate governance, with a track record in landmark cases. Barbara Becker, chair of Gibson Dunn, emphasized that this combination offers clients unmatched talent and experience in the legal profession.”
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