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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Texas

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a respected group handling highly sophisticated and complex matters in public M&A and private equity-led deals. It offers the breadth of talent of a full-service firm and expertise across a range of industries including energy, real estate and healthcare.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised AT&T on the sale of its remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG.

Strengths

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  • The experience, breadth and depth of Gibson Dunn's M&A department is exceptional.

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  • Given their extensive experience, they understand the pertinent commercial points and know the industry well.

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  • They are incredibly responsive, really on top of all the details and clearly experts.

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  • We get exceptional levels of service, responsiveness and care.

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  • They are just so practical at getting to the right place. They understand our risk tolerance and our business objectives.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey A Chapman
    Jeffrey A Chapman

    Jeffrey A Chapman

    Jeffrey Chapman is a preeminent figure in the Texas market. He has considerable corporate experience in energy, manufacturing and telecommunications, among other sectors.

    • Jeffrey's know-how, market awareness and client service are all top-flight.

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    • Jeffrey is extremely smart and brings to his representation a balanced view of all things that is quite unusual and distinguishing.

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  • Michael De Voe Piazza
    Michael De Voe Piazza

    Michael De Voe Piazza

    Michael De Voe Piazza cochairs the private equity practice at the firm and offers considerable transactional strengths, regularly handling M&A, investment and joint venture matters. He has notable expertise in the energy sector.

    • He is very experienced and knowledgeable across a wide variety of topics.

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    • Michael is incredibly calm, sophisticated and practical. He is all you look for in a lead.

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    • Michael has the right balance of advisor and attorney. He is empathetic and understands client needs.

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    • Michael is a trusted partner and friend. I know he always has our best interests at heart.

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  • Robert B Little
    Robert B Little

    Robert B Little

    Robert Little advises on a wide variety of corporate transactions, with particular strength in M&A. He often works with private equity firms.

    • He is amazing and extremely articulate.

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    • He is direct, makes problems smaller and knows the point is to get the deal done. His responsiveness is unbelievable.

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  • Hillary H. Holmes
    Hillary H. Holmes

    Hillary H. Holmes

    Hillary Holmes is active on M&A matters and regularly handles energy-related work. She has further expertise in capital markets deals.

    • Hillary is very respected and well-known.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • Hillary is an exceptional talent. She is easy to work with and has a great depth of knowledge. She is an excellent communicator and makes you feel as if you are her only client.

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    • She is thoughtful, detailed, knowledgeable and always delivers the best client service.

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  • Tull Florey
    Tull Florey

    Tull Florey

    Tull Florey specializes in M&A deals in the energy sector. His expertise covers issues such as M&A and joint ventures.

    • Tull provides very practical advice and is extremely responsive and highly intelligent.

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  • Jonathan Whalen
    Jonathan Whalen

    Jonathan Whalen

    Jonathan Whalen advises public and private companies and private equity sponsors in significant transactions. His sector expertise includes in energy and financial services.

    • Any question I have, he is there. He calls me to make sure I'm thinking about the right points and does a great job at listening to my concerns.

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    • Jonathan is extremely prompt and comprehensive in answering mission-critical questions with practical, business-minded advice.

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