Alan’s expertise includes a wide range of commercial, securities, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions litigation and advice.
With a wealth of experience, Alan has counseled multinational corporations across a variety of industries such as healthcare, technology, media, telecommunications, financial services, and industrials.
Expertise
Industries
Experience
Representative matters
Recent M&A Cases
In re Baker Hughes Incorporated Merger Litigation (Del. Ch.) (dismissal of fraud and aiding and abetting claims)
Hurtado v. Gramercy Property Trust (D. Md.) (dismissal of Section 14(a) claim against financial advisor)
In re Raytheon Company Stockholders Litigation (Del. Ch. and D. Del.) (successful resolution of stockholder claims arising out of merger)
Published Work
- Co-Author, (2023) “Delaware Court of Chancery Rejects Stockholder Demand for Corporation to Supplement Its Section 220 Production with Searches and Production of Email”, The M&A Lawyer
- Co-Author, (2023) “Delaware Court of Chancery Holds That Corwin Cleansing Does Not Apply to Claims for Injunctive Relief Related to Alleged Defensive Measures”, The M&A Lawyer
- Co-Author, (2023) “Delaware Court of Chancery Dismisses Breach of Contract Claims Against Buyer, Finding Seller Retained Post-Closing Liability Related to Certain Product-Liability Litigations”, The M&A Lawyer
- Co-Author, (2023) “Delaware Court of Chancery Grants Plaintiff Attorney’s Fees Award Under Corporate Benefit Doctrine for Demand to SPAC Board Leading to Adjusted Voting Structure in Connection with Merger”, The M&A Lawyer
Speaking Engagements
- Contributor and Panelist, 27th Annual Federal Securities Institute (West Legalworks/The Florida Bar Business Law Section), February 2009
Awards
- Leading Lawyer in M&A Litigation – Defense, The Legal 500, 2021–2023
Qualifications
Admissions
New York, 1988
Courts
United States Supreme Court, 2017
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2011
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1988
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1988
U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2011
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1988
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1988
Academic
B.S.F.S., Georgetown University School of Foreign Services, 1984
J.D., Emory University School of Law, 1987
J.D., Emory University School of Law, 1987
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.