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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border) - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
The firm also demonstrates considerable prowess in transactional projects, with a burgeoning cross-border M&A practice emanating from its East and West Coast bases. The US team frequently represents clients, including large multinationals and private equity firms, in a range of international matters including M&A, carve-outs, joint ventures, hostile takeovers and shareholder activism. The firm's US lawyers are well integrated with its M&A practices in China, France, Germany and the UK, which assist US colleagues on the firm's largely US-led cross-border work, while the firm also frequently teams up with trusted partner firms overseas.Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is an international firm with strong US foundations. Its offices across Los Angeles, Washington, DC and New York play vital coordinating roles in multi-jurisdictional proceedings, supported by strategically located teams in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Clients also benefit from Gibson Dunn's sharp sector focus; its practitioners are accustomed to advising tech giants and energy multinationals on complex global mandates.
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Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn has a deep bench of talent who have consistently demonstrated the ability to handle the most novel and complex transactions.

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  • Gibson Dunn is extremely responsive and knowledgeable on the marketplace as well as the risk that companies have to navigate. The firm provides insight at the nexus of business and law.

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  • The team at Gibson Dunn provides strong judgment, timely advice and excellent service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • George P Stamas
    George P Stamas

    George P Stamas

    George Stamas has strong capabilities in high profile corporate matters. He handles high value private equity M&A and securities transactions.

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  • Jonathan K Layne
    Jonathan K Layne

    Jonathan K Layne

    Jonathan Layne impresses interviewees with his deep expertise in M&A and corporate governance issues.
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  • Barbara Becker
    Barbara Becker

    Barbara Becker

    Barbara Becker is the firm's chair and managing partner. She ably handles domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and spin-offs in a number of industries.
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  • Jeffrey A Chapman
    Jeffrey A Chapman

    Jeffrey A Chapman

    Jeffrey Chapman is a pre-eminent figure in the Texas market. He has corporate experience in the manufacturing and telecommunication sectors, among others.
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  • Stephen I Glover
    Stephen I Glover

    Stephen I Glover

    Stephen Glover remains a go-to practitioner for the most complex transactions. He co-chairs the firm's global M&A team and is the first choice for many leading companies in sectors such as technology, hospitality and power management.
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