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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a premier practice catering for local, regional, national and international clients. It offers specialist expertise in divestitures, financings and other corporate issues. The firm has particular strengths in the energy, technology and retail sectors, as well as life sciences. It possesses additional experience in advising on portfolio company and private equity firm-related matters, with notable capital markets capabilities.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represented FirstEnergy in a Rule 144A Offering of an aggregate of $2.5 billion in convertible senior notes.

Strengths

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The Morgan Lewis team provides speed, responsiveness and commercial thinking.

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The team at Morgan Lewis consistently delivers pragmatic, client-focused advice that aligns legal strategy with broader business objectives.

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The firm brings an efficient and thoughtful approach to transactions.

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The Morgan Lewis team executes matters at a consistently high level.

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Notable Practitioners

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James McKenzie
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James McKenzie
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James McKenzie focuses his acclaimed practice on sophisticated M&A and securities transactions. He often works on matters in the technology and life sciences sectors.

James is a prominent practitioner.

James is thorough and he brings a sense of calmness. He is also very good with details and can spot issues that may arise.

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Joanne R Soslow
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Joanne R Soslow
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Joanne Soslow has extensive experience in financing matters, M&A and high-value public offerings. Her clients include pharmaceutical companies.

Joanne is an excellent counsel through difficult transactions.

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Richard B Aldridge
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Richard B Aldridge
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Richard Aldridge handles complex cross-border acquisitions and investment matters for clients from industries including healthcare and manufacturing.

He is a terrific M&A lawyer.

Richard is a very seasoned and thoughtful lawyer.

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Justin W Chairman
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Justin W Chairman
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Justin Chairman garners praise from market sources for his knowledge of securities and corporate governance issues.

Justin is a good and practical adviser.

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Mark Opitz
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Mark Opitz
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Mark Opitz is noted for his representation of clients in complex M&A and other transactions. He is sought after by significant public and private companies and private equity firms.

Mark is a very good attorney. He is flexible, logical and easy to work with.

Mark is a well-rounded and extremely knowledgeable lawyer with the ability to look for commercial solutions to complex problems.

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Benjamin R Wills
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Benjamin R Wills
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As co-leader of the M&A practice at his firm, Benjamin Wills maintains a broad transactional practice, with a strong emphasis on the energy sector.

He is a very good lawyer.

Benjamin understands our internal dynamics and goals and always offers a practical path forward.

Benjamin is a strong partner.

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Corporate/M&A: Securities
James McKenzie
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James McKenzie
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Joanne R Soslow
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Joanne R Soslow
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Justin W Chairman
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Justin W Chairman
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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Richard B Aldridge
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Richard B Aldridge
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Benjamin R Wills
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Benjamin R Wills
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Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds

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Mark Opitz
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Mark Opitz
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