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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense

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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense - New York

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Google on its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz.

Strengths

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  • This team is very commercially aware of the business needs and don't get mired in legal minutiae. They always have an eye towards the bigger picture.

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  • They have their eyes on the deal and getting it done, while sufficiently protecting their client.

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  • This is a very sophisticated group and, as a result, there is no issue that is too complex.

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  • They provide thoughtful, creative advice while also being very grounded and practical.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ethan A Klingsberg
    Ethan A Klingsberg

    Ethan A Klingsberg

    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.

    • Ethan is one of the smartest M&A lawyers that I work with. He is practical and uses his vast experience and wisdom to accelerate creative, strategic thinking.

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  • Damien R Zoubek
    Damien R Zoubek

    Damien R Zoubek

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

    • Damien is fantastic. He is experienced and knows how to do transactions.

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    • He is calm under pressure, strategic and someone who is also enjoyable to work with.

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    • Damien is an excellent attorney with a clear understanding of our culture and approach to deals.

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    • Damien is an excellent M&A transactional lawyer with extensive knowledge of the end-to-end process and creative thoughts on how to resolve problems as they arise.

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    • He is client-focused, highly knowledgeable and straightforward.

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  • Jenny Hochenberg
    Jenny Hochenberg

    Jenny Hochenberg

    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 super proactive and organized.

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    • She is an exceptionally creative and logical thinker and leaves no stone unturned.

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    • Her client service is outstanding and she displays rigorous attention to detail.

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    • Jenny explains things in a straightforward way.

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    • Jenny has a really strong ability to instil confidence in everybody that she interacts with. She is really good at distilling complex matters in a simple way that non-lawyers can understand.

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  • Elizabeth Bieber
    Elizabeth Bieber

    Elizabeth Bieber

    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.

    • She has a great way of providing advice that is thoughtful and calming to her clients.

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    • She is thoughtful and aggressive, but also commercial.

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    • She is super responsive and fun to work with.

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    • Leza is very practical and provides crisp, client-ready advice, including in a format that works for non-lawyers. She is able to tackle thorny issues with aplomb.

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    • She is a proactive thought leader and regularly sought out for her wisdom. Her judgment is unblemished.

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