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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is well known for handling complex cross-border transactions through close collaboration between its international offices. The corporate team regularly works with major clients from the technology, aerospace and pharmaceutical industries, among others. The team advises public and private companies and financial sponsors. The group handles mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and spin-offs, among other matters.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised Johnson & Johnson on its $13.1 billion acquisition of Shockwave Medical Inc.

Strengths

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Freshfields stood out based on its responsiveness, decisiveness and unwavering commitment.

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In numerous disciplines, the entire Freshfields team provides practical and pragmatic advice and results. The lawyers at all levels perform and collaborate well.

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Freshfields has exceptional depth and breadth in its M&A team. The team is highly responsive, can anticipate client needs and is always available.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ethan A Klingsberg
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Ethan A Klingsberg
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Band 1
Ethan Klingsberg is well thought of for his handling of M&A and securities matters in a number of industries. His counsel is sought after by a stable of top corporates.

He has vast experience working on complex, cross-border transactions and combines first-class intellect and legal knowledge with a very practical, client-friendly approach.

Ethan has an extraordinary work ethic and always provides thoughtful advice on a wide variety of matters. He effectively advocates for his client's position.

Ethan is truly a brilliant deal lawyer with great judgment, and he is focused on how to maximize the outcome for the company.

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Damien R Zoubek
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Damien R Zoubek
2
Band 2
Damien Zoubek advises a number of high-profile corporate clients on matters including M&A and corporate governance.

Damien is a true gem. He is commercial and brilliant.

Damien takes a practical approach to an issue while still advocating for his client's best interests.

It goes without saying that Damien is a tremendous adviser to boards. He has great gravitas with senior management but is also practical .

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Jenny Hochenberg
5
Jenny Hochenberg
5
Band 5

Jenny Hochenberg is a a notable practitioner in the New York market thanks to her adept representation in M&A. Clients also benefit from her expertise in corporate governance matters.

She is thoughtful and methodical and has strong commercial awareness. Jenny consistently does what is right for her client, and she is very approachable.

Jenny is on top of every single detail of a transaction. She is focused on the issues, both big and small, and knows the precedents and the market.

Jenny was absolutely indispensable, guiding us through a complex web of decisions and providing invaluable advice.

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Elizabeth Bieber
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Elizabeth Bieber
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Up and Coming

Elizabeth Bieber is head of the firm's shareholder engagement and activism defense practice in New York. She is able to advise clients on activism, takeover defense and corporate governance matters.

Elizabeth consistently helps her clients anticipate trends long before they are a reality.

She can get to the root of an issue and provide really thoughtful and insightful guidance and advice.

Elizabeth is an expert who is really good at providing practical advice.

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Ethan A Klingsberg
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Ethan A Klingsberg
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Damien R Zoubek
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Damien R Zoubek
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Jenny Hochenberg
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Jenny Hochenberg
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Elizabeth Bieber
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Elizabeth Bieber
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