SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Investors of Class Action Against Akari Therapeutics Plc (AKTX) & Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 11, 2017

NEW YORK, May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Akari Therapeutics Plc ("Akari" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AKTX) and certain of its officers, on behalf of shareholders who purchased Akari securities between March 30, 2017 and May 11, 2017, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: http://www.bgandg.com/aktx.

This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and specifically that: (1) Dr. Gur Roshwalb ("Roshwalb"), Akari's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), and possibly others, caused false information about Akari to be published, including but not limited to, false information regarding the Phase 2 PNH trial of Coversin; (2) Akari lacked sufficient controls and protections to prevent such behavior; and (3) consequently, Akari's financial statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

According to the complaint, following an announcement made on May 11, 2017 that Akari's CEO, Roshwalb was placed on administrative leave while the Board of Directors investigates the involvement of Akari personnel related to with a report issued on April 26, 2017, Akari stock dropped significantly.

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: http://www.bgandg.com/aktx or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Investor Relations Analyst, Yael Hurwitz of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Akari you have until July 11, 2017 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a corporate litigation boutique. Our primary expertise is the aggressive pursuit of litigation claims on behalf of our clients. In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitration. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contact:
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Peretz Bronstein or Yael Hurwitz
212-697-6484 | info@bgandg.com

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