New York

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP maintains a strong presence across complex shareholder, governance, commercial, and regulatory disputes. Clients describe the team as having "high professional and ethical standards" and demonstrating "good judgment."

In New York, Scott Luftglass continues to play a leading role in high-profile corporate litigation, representing the Demand Review Committee of Pegasystems in shareholder derivative litigation related to Appian's trade secret lawsuit, defending Apollo Global Management in Delaware shareholder disputes concerning corporate restructuring and governance changes, and advising on Apollo's shareholder agreement. One source noted: "Vice Chairman, Scott Luftglass, is an amazing counselor and litigator. One of the very best anywhere." Additional client commentary stated: "Scott is an excellent leader and advisor. Very trusted and trustworthy." In Delaware, market feedback further highlighted that "They did excellent work before me when I was a judge and respect them as a peer law firm as a private sector lawyer.”
Also based in New York, Michael Sternheim has been active in significant shareholder and securities litigation, co-leading the defense of Apollo Global Management in derivative litigation, defending Standard General in litigation arising from Bally's Corporation's $4.6 billion acquisition, and representing Edgio officers in securities fraud claims. Client feedback was particularly strong, describing him as a "Phenomenal attorney. Very hard working and practical. Smart." New York partner Janice Macavoy has handled a range of substantial real estate and commercial disputes, including litigation involving JPMorgan and the American Dream mall project, Vornado's One Penn Plaza lease dispute, Apollo Global Real Estate Management's acquisition of control over 5 Times Square, and a governance-related dispute concerning 101 Avenue of the Americas. A client described her as "Very experienced and supportive."

Jon Mechanic was praised for his leadership and engagement, with feedback noting that he "Leads group but is involved in details. Supportive and has built a great team." In Washington, DC, Dabney O'Riordan advises clients on complex regulatory compliance matters, including the review and development of policies and procedures. She advises asset managers and public companies on SEC regulatory issues, investigations, and related disputes.

Updated October 2026