Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Faiza Saeed is the presiding partner of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. She commands respect from market sources for her superlative handling of M&A and corporate governance issues. She is active in transformative deals across a variety of sectors, including media, technology and energy.

"Faiza is one of the top M&A lawyers in the country. She's very talented, knowledgeable and experienced."

Head of corporate Mark Greene maintains an active practice focused on complex M&A, investments and joint venture transactions.

"Mark brings commitment, availability and a high level of judgment."

"Mark Greene is a top-shelf attorney."

"Mark is an exceptional lawyer."

Richard Hall heads the firm's corporate practice in the EMEA region and acts for significant clients in foremost M&A. Clients also look to him for advice in complex governance matters.

Robert Townsend serves as co-head of Cravath's global M&A practice and advises on major transactions across a broad industry spectrum. He is well reputed for his sophisticated practice advising top public companies.

"He's a true presence on deals and in the boardroom; a real advocate."

"Robert is an outstanding lawyer and a true thought partner. He has incredible experience and perspective."

"He is one of the strongest corporate attorneys in the business."

George Schoen operates a strong practice that exhibits strength in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.

"George is very experienced, talented and practical."

Ting Chen routinely advises on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance. Her client base is composed of foremost corporate entities.

"Ting Chen is an excellent attorney."

Aaron Gruber is an up-and-coming talent whose practice concentrates on high-stakes M&A and governance matters. He is experienced in the pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors, among others.

"Aaron gets the issues. He is extremely hard-working, responsive and an all-round stellar attorney."

"Aaron is a brilliant attorney who's willing to work around the clock to satisfy his client's needs. He does a great job getting a tremendous amount of complex work completed in a short timeframe."

"Aaron is clear and succinct in his advice. He's always available, quick, and super smart. He can bring the most complex matters down to their core for the client and find commercial solutions."