Frank Favia,
Litigation Partner at Mayer Brown LLP | Former General Counsel & Executive Leader
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About Frank Favia,
Frank is an accomplished trial lawyer who represents public companies, private equity firms—including their portfolio companies—and private credit firms in their most sensitive litigation matters, with a particular focus on M&A disputes and other complex commercial litigation.Frank frequently represents clients in pre- and post-closing M&A disputes, delivering favorable outcomes that preserve deal value. These include disputes involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, shareholder rights, MAE/MAC clauses, working capital, earn-outs, purchase price adjustments, representations and warranties, indemnification, and alleged fraud. He has a proven track record of successfully prosecuting and resolving claims under representation and warranty insurance policies. He is a recognized thought leader in M&A litigation, with frequent publications in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, The American Lawyer, The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, and other leading outlets.Beyond M&A litigation, Frank serves as trusted litigation counsel across a wide range of high-impact commercial disputes, helping clients mitigate risk, protect competitive advantages, and resolve conflicts efficiently. Representative matters include lender liability, commercial contract disputes, business torts, restrictive covenants, and real estate, among others.Frank previously served as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of a private equity-backed financial services company, where he led a legal department of over 200 lawyers and compliance professionals.Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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