Bio

Thomas Dunn has a diverse corporate practice encompassing mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance and securities‑related matters. Mr. Dunn’s clients have included Ashland, Viatris, Stanley Black & Decker, Lindsay Goldberg, Altra, Genpact, Chemed, Corteva, IFF, Radius Global Infrastructure, binderholz Group, Robinhood, Scientific Games, FactSet Research Systems, Ripplewood Associates, Hertz, Cox Enterprises, Pentair, Forward Air, Bristol‑Myers Squibb, J.Crew, Barnes & Noble, Gerber Scientific, Terra Industries, Jones Apparel Group, Alcoa and Perry Capital. Mr. Dunn has also represented numerous companies in defending against hedge fund activism. Recent examples include representing Corteva in its agreement with Starboard; Forward Air in its cooperation agreement with Ancora; Ashland in its proxy contest and subsequent settlement agreement with Cruiser Capital and in its response to JANA Partners’ acquisition of approximately 8.4% of its outstanding shares; Barnes & Noble in its successful proxy contest with Ron Burkle and Yucaipa; and Chemed in its successful proxy contest with MMI Investments.