Akin Named Among The Deal's Top Legal Advisers to Activists in the First Half of 2026
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Akin is featured in The Deal’s " Who’s Helping Whom H1 ’26: Legal Advisers – Activists,” for its work advising activist investors in the first half of 2026.
Douglas Rappaport, head of Akin’s investment funds litigation practice and co-head of the shareholder activism group, and corporate senior counsel Yehuda Raskin are recognized for their work on behalf of DOMA Perpetual Capital Management, a shareholder of Pacira BioSciences, in connection with its campaign seeking leadership and board changes.
Co-head of the firm’s international strategic equity and shareholder activism groups Daniel Cohen and corporate partner Steven Franklin are noted for advising Elliott Investment Management on its multibillion-dollar investment in and campaign related to Toyota Industries.
Additionally, Cohen and Franklin are noted for advising Palliser Capital on its campaign at LG Chem, including shareholder proposals and a proxy contest.
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