Firm news
Recognition, results, lateral hires, and firm milestones. Press inquiries welcome.
- RecognitionApril 2026
Westbrook & Hayes named Benchmark Litigation Boutique of the Year (Securities)
Second consecutive year. Recognition follows a year of significant securities-defense matters resolved favorably.
- Firm newsMarch 2026
Caroline Hayes promoted to firm chair
Founding partner Caroline T. Hayes assumes role of firm chair, succeeding outgoing chair Marcus Westbrook, who continues as partner-in-charge of complex litigation.
- RecognitionFebruary 2026
Sofia Reyes-Martinez named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators
Recognition reflects partner Sofia Reyes-Martinez’s sustained role leading complex securities defense matters over the past 18 years.
- ResultJanuary 2026
Firm wins reversal of $340M judgment in Second Circuit
Appellate counsel Robert Chen led briefing; Marcus Westbrook argued. Outcome materially reshapes liability allocation in the underlying litigation.
- Firm newsOctober 2025
New office: Wilmington, Delaware
Westbrook & Hayes opens its third office in Wilmington, Delaware. The new office serves the firm’s active Delaware Chancery + corporate practice.
- ResultSeptember 2025
Firm closes $1.8B take-private at improved economics
Special-committee representation. Negotiated material price improvement and revised governance terms.