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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader boasts an excellent practice group, widely regarded for its advice on a range of issues, including M&A, securities, joint ventures and complex financial transactions. The team regularly represents private equity houses and corporate clients from an array of industries including aerospace, financial services and life sciences. The firm is well supported by numerous national and international offices.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advised Thermo Fisher Scientific on its USD4 billion acquisition of the purification and filtration business of Solventum.

Strengths

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  • Their lawyers are fantastic at negotiating transaction documents and have their pulse on what terms and positions are on or off market. But what really separates them is their commerciality.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • I was very impressed by the breadth of their specialists and their knowledge of the subject matter, and how it spilt into the larger deal context.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • The firm is client-focused and highly effective. The team demonstrated flexibility while dealing with multiple deadlines and was able to provide board-level counsel.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • We reach out to the firm with our most complex matters and it consistently meets our demands for technical expertise, responsiveness and diligence.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader distinguishes itself by combing exceptional legal expertise with a client-centered approach. Beyond technical excellence, they prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Elizabeth Donley
    Elizabeth Donley

    Elizabeth Donley

    Elizabeth Donley is an experienced M&A lawyer who is highly regarded for her role advising on strategic transactions.

    • She knew the domain and what was market, and made the entire deal so comfortable. It really helped us go through the entire process smoothly.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Elizabeth is an exceptional M&A attorney who consistently delivers sharp, strategic counsel with flawless execution, deep market insight, meticulous attention-to-detail and proactive communication.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Her deep understanding of our commercial needs and risk profile enables her to execute transformative M&A transactions for us.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
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  • Mahvesh Qureshi
    Mahvesh Qureshi

    Mahvesh Qureshi

    Mahvesh Qureshi is head of the firm's corporate and finance practice group. She advises substantial corporate clients on deals in a range of industries.

    • She epitomizes our expectations of a trusted advisor. She is creative and business-minded.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • She's a terrific talent.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
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