Akin Featured in The Deal’s Review of The Top Legal Advisers to Activists in The Second Half of 2025

February 4. 2026

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Akin is featured in The Deal’s "Who’s Helping Whom H2 ’25: Legal Advisers – Activists,” for its work advising activist investors during the second half of 2025.  

Douglas Rappaport, head of Akin’s investment funds litigation and shareholder activism practice, and corporate counsel Yehuda Raskin are recognized for advising DOMA Perpetual Capital Management in its campaign to pursue board and strategic changes at Pacira BioSciences Inc.  

Rappaport is also noted for advising DOMA on a potential strategic transaction and internal governance matters for InMode.  

In addition, complex disputes partner Daniel Cohen and corporate partner Steven Franklin are noted for advising Palliser Capital, on its efforts to increase Japan Post's valuation.  

To read more: https://pipeline.thedeal.com/article/0000019c-0b9c-d1f0-a9dd-6b9dfab80000/deal-news/features-and-commentary/whos-helping-whom-h2-25-legal-advisers-activists?cmpid=em:ca013026  

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