What the team is known for

Strong presence on both coasts, often called upon in high-stakes transactional work. Able to draw upon the firm's high-level disputes and regulatory expertise during sensitive and contentious deals in a wide range of industries, notably hospitality, insurance, food and beverage, construction, technology and healthcare. Experienced handling matters such as contested mergers, stock and asset purchases and joint ventures. Calls upon its extensive international network of offices to handle cross-border deals.

Strengths

Clients appreciate the "first-class service" the firm provides.

Work highlights

Acted for Ensco, as co-counsel, on its acquisition of Rowan Companies for $2.38 billion.

Notable practitioners

Barbara Becker, Jeffrey Chapman and Stephen Glover are key contacts.