USA Guide 2026 : New York
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Mergers & Acquisitions:
The practice advises acquirers and targets, special committees, audit committees, and boards of directors in complex negotiated and contested situations, including negotiated mergers, hostile takeovers and takeover defense, proxy contests and financial adviser representations, and restructuring transactions.
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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP possesses expertise in joint ventures, restructurings, hostile takeovers and strategic investments. The firm is adept at handling cross-border deals and regularly works with clients from the energy, healthcare, life sciences and real estate sectors, among others. The corporate team routinely advises public and private companies, financial sponsors and investment banks.
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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson acted as counsel to Bally's Corporation in Intralot's EUR2.7 billion acquisition of Bally's International Interactive business.
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This is a well-oiled M&A team with a client-centric approach.
They give practical, actionable advice and are very responsive and strategic in terms of understanding our business.
Fried Frank brings the right subject matter experts to the table to help their clients get to the right outcome.
They are very responsive, provide sound advice and make sure that my firm's interests are protected.
They have significant experience in complex M&A matters.
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Steven Epstein serves as the firm's managing partner and co-head of its M&A practice. He is experienced in the representation of investment banks and public and private companies in a variety of transactions, including M&A and divestitures.
Steve is an exceptional counsellor. He understands the business, delivers succinct advice and has a breadth of experience that he brings to bear.
Steven is the best attorney I have ever worked with. He picks up the phone and gives you real human advice.
He is very measured and thoughtful.
Philip Richter offers strong counsel on M&A, spin-offs and divestitures, among a number of other transactions. He serves as co-head of the firm's M&A practice.
Philip is incredibly experienced in M&A expertise. He is very responsive.
Philip gives practical advice, listens to his clients and has deep knowledge.
He is very knowledgeable, provides valuable advice and is easy to work with.
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
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