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Covington & Burling LLP

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

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Covington & Burling LLP

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Covington & Burling LLP offers a well-regarded practice with an extensive client base and strong corporate offerings in M&A, securities and regulatory matters. The team is well known for its transactional work in sectors such as life sciences, energy, financial services, media and sport. The firm handles matters for a range of entities including venture-backed companies, private equity firms and international corporations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling LLP advised Novartis AG on its merger with Regulus Therapeutics.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys have strong commercial awareness and are easy to reach and very prompt to respond.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • The firm's expertise and pragmatism made a difference in finding solutions to complex matters.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • The Covington team is made up of highly sophisticated experts.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Catherine Dargan
    Catherine Dargan

    Catherine Dargan

    Catherine Dargan leads the corporate and M&A team at the firm. She has a well-regarded practice and often works with clients in the life sciences sector.

    • Catherine is a standout superstar.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Catherine is truly one of the best attorneys I've worked with in my career hands down.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
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  • Michael Riella
    Michael Riella

    Michael Riella

    Michael Riella represents clients from many industries including life sciences and healthcare. He advises on a host of transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.

    • He is a very capable, strong lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • When I have a complex transaction and need creative solutions, I call Mike.

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  • Thomas E Repke
    Thomas E Repke

    Thomas E Repke

    Thomas Repke works with significant clients on a host of transactional matters.

    • He is a smart and practical lawyer.

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  • W Andrew Jack
    W Andrew Jack

    W Andrew Jack

    Andrew Jack advises on a range of corporate and securities matters. His clients includes companies in the technology, sports and entertainment industries.

    • Andrew is a strong advisor and confidante.

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