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Arnold & Porter

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Arnold & Porter

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - District of Columbia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter has a well-regarded corporate and securities practice with particular strength in handling matters relating to regulated industries such as healthcare, technology and pharmaceutical. The team is also recognised for its capabilities in dealing with international transactions and in representing private equity firms in mid-market transactions. Arnold & Porter's attorneys have experience in M&A, LBOs and tender offers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter represented DC Capital Partners in its acquisition of C5MI Insight.

Strengths

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  • Their timeliness, sense of urgency and relationship focus is extremely important to us.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • Arnold & Porter has an excellent legal understanding coupled with a business perspective that makes for comprehensive, but concise, legal advice.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin J Lavin
    Kevin J Lavin

    Kevin J Lavin

    Kevin Lavin counts private equity firms and public companies among his clients and advises on transactions such as M&A.

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  • Andrew Varner
    Andrew Varner

    Andrew Varner

    Andrew Varner has a notable private equity and public company practice, and he handles a broad range of corporate transactions including M&A.

    • He is a fantastic M&A lawyer with good commercial instincts. We value Andrew as a business partner to our company.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Andrew is a consummate professional and an impressive lawyer. He's a client-focused, practical and knowledgeable attorney.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
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Ranked Individuals at Arnold & Porter (2)

District of Columbia

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