Chambers Again Ranks Olshan as Top Law Firm for Shareholder Activism

New York, NY, June 5, 2026 – Chambers USA has released its prestigious list of leading practices and attorneys for "Shareholder Activism" in the U.S. and Olshan maintained its Band 1 position as a top law firm in this category, a distinction it has held from the start. Notably, five of Olshan’s lawyers are recognized by Chambers as among the top nine attorneys in Shareholder Activism.

The ranked lawyers are:

• Andrew Freedman (Band 1), Co-Managing Partner, Chair of the Shareholder Activism Practice
• Ryan Nebel (Band 2), Partner, Vice Chair of Shareholder Activism Practice
• Meagan Reda (Band 2), Partner
• Kenneth Mantel (Band 2), Partner
• Steve Wolosky (Senior Statespeople), Partner, Chair Emeritus of the Shareholder Activism Practice

Chambers commentary and client reviews include:

Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP is a foremost firm for the representation of activist shareholders in their campaign activity. The firm offers a team of dedicated specialist counsel who advise leading industry figures in major proxy contests, M&A and associated governance matters. It is adept at handling situations involving both domestic and foreign entities.

• “They provide sound legal advice with practical and strategic considerations which are based upon their long history in this space. They know the law, the industry and the participants.”
• “Their advice beyond the basics of the law has been consistently excellent.”
• “Olshan are great at servicing clients. They are very responsive and helpful while highlighting complexities when required.”
• “Olshan offers a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of shareholder activism and fully understands a campaign's finer nuances.”

Andrew Freedman is held in high regard by clients and peers alike, who consider him to be exceptionally strong in the counsel he offers to sophisticated activist investors. He chairs the firm's shareholder activism group.

• “He is a thought-partner and leader of the industry.”
• “He is the best in the business.”
• " Andrew is just amazing to work with. He is very well known in his practice area and has his finger on the pulse.”

Ryan Nebel is a notable practitioner in the world of shareholder activism. Hedge funds and other investors look to him for counsel in high-stakes proxy contests, hostile takeovers and M&A, among other matters.

• “Ryan is responsive, has incredible experience and understands how to put campaign tactics in a broader strategic context.”
• “He is an excellent tactician and advocate.”
• “Ryan does an excellent job. He is very responsive, delivers good advice and knows what resources are needed to get to a great outcome.”

Meagan Reda garners praise for the quality of her ascending practice, which is routinely engaged in proxy contests, shareholder activism and M&A, among other matters. She represents prominent hedge funds and other investors.

• “She is a trusted activist lawyer and fierce advocate.”
• “Meagan is consistently excellent in her legal advice.”
• “Meagan is very responsive and always helpful.”

Kenneth Mantel boasts a strong practice in the shareholder activism space. He regularly advises investment funds on complex activism situations.

• “Ken is a thoughtful and practical attorney.”
• “He provides an incredible level of service. He knows the legal issues which clients face today and how those decisions may effect the overall campaign.”
• “He is a zealous advocate for activists and a very technically sound attorney.”
• “Ken is intelligent, very experienced and dedicated.”

Senior statesperson Steve Wolosky provides foremost counsel to clients in the market's most significant domestic and cross-border shareholder activism matters.

Olshan's ranking as the #1 Shareholder Activism Practice is highlighted in league tables and publications that cover shareholder activism, including London Stock Exchange Group, FactSet, 13D Monitor, Bloomberg Activism Advisory League Tables and Diligent, among others.