Full Name
Lawrence Elbaum
Job Title
Partner and Co-Head of the Shareholder Activism Practice
Company Name
Vinson & Elkins
Bio
Lawrence is co-head of V&E’s Shareholder Activism practice based in New York and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. He draws on nearly 20 years of experience to defend public companies and their boards against proxy fights, hostile bids and other corporate control contests.
During the past 10 proxy seasons, Lawrence has defended clients across all industries and sizes in over 300 shareholder activism campaigns. He regularly defends clients against high-profile activists, such as Starboard Value, Elliott Management, Carl Icahn, Engaged Capital, Jana Partners, ValueAct, Legion Partners, Corvex Management, Ancora Advisors and D.E. Shaw.
Since 2023, Chambers USA has ranked Lawrence as one of the top 5 lawyers in the U.S. for Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense. He is also listed annually as a Leading Lawyer by The Legal 500 U.S. in the category Shareholder Activism – Advice to Boards.
During the past 10 proxy seasons, Lawrence has defended clients across all industries and sizes in over 300 shareholder activism campaigns. He regularly defends clients against high-profile activists, such as Starboard Value, Elliott Management, Carl Icahn, Engaged Capital, Jana Partners, ValueAct, Legion Partners, Corvex Management, Ancora Advisors and D.E. Shaw.
Since 2023, Chambers USA has ranked Lawrence as one of the top 5 lawyers in the U.S. for Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense. He is also listed annually as a Leading Lawyer by The Legal 500 U.S. in the category Shareholder Activism – Advice to Boards.
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