Matthew Solum, P.C.
Overview
Matt has an exceptional strategic mind, with attention to detail and dedication to his craft. He is also a fierce advocate for his clients.”
- Chambers USA, 2023 (Client Quote)
Matt Solum is a senior litigation partner in Kirkland’s New York office. Having tried more than 30 cases to decision, he handles all manner of high‑stakes disputes, including securities, M&A and complex commercial matters. Matt has litigated cases in state and federal courts across the United States and before arbitration tribunals throughout the world.
Matt has been recognized by numerous professional publications, including Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon and Law360. In Chambers, clients praise Matt as a “creative lawyer,” and a “fierce advocate for his clients,” with “an exceptional strategic mind,” and an “excellent presence in the courtroom.” The Legal 500 ranks him as a “Leading Lawyer” in M&A Defense and also recognizes Matt for his work in Securities Litigation.
Benchmark Litigation identifies him as a “Litigation Star” in Commercial and Securities Litigation, and Lawdragon counts him as one of the Leading Global Litigators. According to Law360, Matt has “built a sterling reputation as a go-to closer for companies in fending off large shareholder class actions and other litigation.”