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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Well-established corporate practice with notable expertise in acting for technology companies on complex and high-value M&A. Enjoys a fine reputation for its work with early-stage companies and is also regularly called upon to provide counsel to major multinationals. Significant experience handling corporate financing transactions, and is particularly noted for its strong cross-border capabilities.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP represented Gilead Sciences in its $4.3 billion acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Diz
3
Michael Diz
3
Band 3

Michael Diz serves as counsel to major companies and private equity firms, particularly in connection with technology, media and telecommunications deals.

Michael brings a real deft touch. He understands the client's perspective and can navigate tricky deal dynamics.

Michael has good judgment. He's practical and very responsive.

Alan Denenberg
4
Alan Denenberg
4
Band 4
Alan Denenberg maintains a highly respected practice that sees him frequently engaged in large public and private transactions in a broad variety of industries.

Alan is a delight to work with. He is smart, practical and reasonable.

Alan is reasonable, pragmatic and has a lot of experience.

Ranked Lawyers at
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California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro

Corporate/M&A

Michael Diz
3
Michael Diz
3
Band 3
Alan Denenberg
4
Alan Denenberg
4
Band 4

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