Bio

Richard Grossman focuses his practice on proxy contests, responses to shareholder activists, corporate governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts. Mr. Grossman has advised many companies with respect to corporate governance issues and responses to shareholder proposals. He also has represented companies in contested proxy solicitations and other contests for corporate control as well as unsolicited acquisition proposals. In addition, Mr. Grossman has advised clients in designing and implementing shareholder rights plans and other corporate protective measures. Mr. Grossman repeatedly has been ranked in the top tier in Chambers USA for New York takeover defense. He also was previously named one of The American Lawyer’s Dealmakers of the Year.