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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has expertise that covers M&A, joint ventures and spin-offs, among other areas. The firm's diverse client portfolio includes Fortune 500 companies, boards of directors and investment banks. The corporate team is active in a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, technology, financial services, telecommunications and real estate. Gibson Dunn's extensive international capabilities include experience in deals involving European and Asian interests.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised The Hershey Company on its $750 million acquisition of LesserEvil.

Strengths

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  • They have deep knowledge and expertise and their wealth of experience provides clear guidance.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • Gibson Dunn has strong partners and associates, who are very knowledgeable and commercially-minded.

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  • I am always impressed with the team. They are a very pragmatic, risk-informed and thoughtful partner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Barbara Becker
    Barbara Becker

    Barbara Becker

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

    • Barbara is one of the handful of lawyers who seems to understand what it means to have an in-house job. I trust her in a wide variety of judgment calls.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • She is a powerhouse.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • Barbara is just incredibly sharp and a top M&A lawyer bar none.

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  • Saee Muzumdar
    Saee Muzumdar

    Saee Muzumdar

    Saee Muzumdar maintains a well-respected transactional practice. Among her clients, she counts well-known names in the finance, energy and technology spaces, among others. She serves as cochair of the firm's M&A practice.

    • I love that Saee is proactive. She will raise questions and anticipate issues based on prior experiences, which is incredibly valuable.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • She has a command of the deal landscape and the ability to see where all the twists and turns will be.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • Saee is the secret sauce for any serious deal-maker. She provides salient, pragmatic advice and is able to simplify complicated matters with ease.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

    • Saee is an outstanding M&A lawyer and a creative problem-solver, as well as an expert negotiator.

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