Monteverde & Associates Investigating Transocean-Valaris Merger

Class action firm looks into fairness of proposed deal for Transocean shareholders.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Monteverde & Associates PC, a national class action securities firm, has announced an investigation into the proposed merger between offshore drilling companies Transocean Ltd. and Valaris Limited. Under the terms of the deal, Transocean shareholders would own approximately 53% of the combined company. The firm, headquartered in the Empire State Building in New York City, is looking into whether the transaction is fair to Transocean shareholders.

Why it matters

Mergers and acquisitions often raise concerns about fairness to shareholders, especially when one company is absorbing another. Monteverde & Associates has a track record of recovering money for shareholders through class action lawsuits, and its investigation could determine if Transocean investors are getting a good deal in this proposed transaction.

The details

The proposed merger would combine two major offshore drilling companies, with Transocean shareholders owning a slim majority of the combined entity. Monteverde & Associates, a prominent class action law firm, is examining the terms of the deal to assess whether it is fair to Transocean's shareholders.

  • The merger between Transocean and Valaris was announced on February 10, 2026.

The players

Transocean Ltd.

An offshore drilling company that operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units.

Valaris Limited

An offshore drilling company that provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry.

Monteverde & Associates PC

A national class action securities firm headquartered in the Empire State Building in New York City.

Juan Monteverde

An attorney with Monteverde & Associates PC who is leading the investigation into the Transocean-Valaris merger.

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What they’re saying

“No one is above the law. If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.”

— Juan Monteverde, Attorney (PRNewswire)

What’s next

Monteverde & Associates will continue its investigation into the fairness of the proposed Transocean-Valaris merger and may take legal action on behalf of Transocean shareholders if it determines the deal is not in their best interests.

The takeaway

This investigation highlights the important role that class action law firms can play in scrutinizing major corporate transactions and protecting the interests of shareholders. Monteverde & Associates' track record of recovering money for investors suggests they will thoroughly examine the Transocean-Valaris merger to ensure Transocean shareholders are treated fairly.