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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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Provided by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is a notable East Coast-based firm experienced in transactional matters such as hostile takeovers, joint ventures and strategic investments. The corporate team regularly works with clients from the healthcare, media, technology and retail sectors. It has strong international capabilities and is well placed to handle cross-border transactions.

Notable practitioners

Steven Epstein and Phillip Richter are key contacts.

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Work Highlights

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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.

Strengths

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  • They give practical, actionable advice and are very responsive and strategic in terms of understanding our business.

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  • They are very responsive, provide sound advice and make sure that my firm's interests are protected.

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  • They have significant experience in complex M&A matters.

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  • Fried Frank brings the right subject matter experts to the table to help their clients get to the right outcome.

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