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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Fenwick houses a strong corporate group with a superlative reputation for handling deals in the technology and life sciences spaces. The team represents public and private companies in their capacity as both buyers and sellers in a broad suite of transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fenwick represented Smartsheet in its $8.4 billion acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners.

Strengths

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  • The team is incredibly responsive.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Fenwick keeps in touch and makes sure to know the business of its clients, the industry as a whole and any nuances that are legally or commercially relevant.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • They are an excellent sounding board for complex issues and provide practical and actionable advice.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • They are collaborative and focused on client-desired outcomes.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • What puts them above and beyond is that they are really in tune with our internal dynamics. They really are more than outside counsel to us.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ethan Skerry
    Ethan Skerry

    Ethan Skerry

    Ethan Skerry demonstrates deep experience in public and private M&A, as well as in corporate governance matters and investments.

    • Ethan has excellent communication skills and a very even-keeled and calm demeanour, even when dealing with very stressful situations.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • I have a deep appreciation for Ethan's perspective, legal knowledge and practical advice, especially in complex and rapidly changing circumstances.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • He is pragmatic and practical.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Ethan is straight to the point and does not shy away from providing advice when asked.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • He is practical, has a good pulse on the industry and market-specific terms, and provides practical advice.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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  • Ken Myers
    Ken Myers

    Ken Myers

    Ken Myers is adept at advising domestic and international companies on complex M&A and general corporate matters. He has particular expertise advising clients in the technology and digital entertainment industries.

    • He is just such an amazing partner and we really feel like he is part of the team. It feels like we are one team.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Ken's responsiveness is legendary. He understands the space better than others and is highly commercial.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Ken is a true partner. He is responsive, incredibly skillful and very practical.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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