The prestigious New York-based law firm is set to hire two top activism defense lawyers from Vinson & Elkins, according to people familiar with the matter. 

The New York law firm is set to hire two top activism defense attorneys from Vinson & Elkins.

Sullivan & Cromwell is beefing up its practice that defends corporations against shareholder activist attacks. 

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 is beefing up its practice that defends corporations against shareholder activist attacks. 

The prestigious New York-based law firm said Wednesday that it is set to hire two top activism defense lawyers, Lawrence Elbaum and Patrick Gadson, from Vinson & Elkins, confirming an earlier report from The Wall Street Journal. 

Sullivan & Cromwell Is Bolstering Activism Practice With New Hires

Sullivan & Cromwell Bolstering Activism Practice With New Hires

The New York law firm is set to hire two top activism defense attorneys from Vinson & Elkins

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