In 1982, Wachtell name partner Martin Lipton famously devised the so-called “poison pill,” a shareholder rights tactic for thwarting hostile takeovers, and today, premium M&A deal work ...

If there’s a kryptonite to Carl Icahn’s super-sized persona it may be Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz – which just happens to be the law firm HP hired for its merger talks with Xerox.

For the 10th year in a row, careers website Vault has named New York City law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as the most prestigious law firm in America. Wachtell is known for taking on risky ...