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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Skadden is a global leader among law firms involved in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. The transactional experience of Skadden’s lawyers, the breadth of our practice and the geographical reach of our offices worldwide have allowed us to maintain our leadership position, representing a broad array of public and private companies, private equity firms and financial sponsors, investment banks, governmental entities, and other institutions and individuals in almost every type of M&A situation.

We recognize that every transaction, regardless of size, is important to our clients. While we advise many of the world’s largest companies, investment banks and other regular participants in the M&A market — often on their most high-profile transactions — Skadden also represents numerous smaller clients that are not regularly engaged in M&A transactions. Our lawyers strive to bring the same practical approach, creativity and commitment to excellence to each matter in which we are engaged.

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Illinois

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Skadden has a highly esteemed corporate practice recognized for the formidable strength of its bench, which extends across its US and international office network. It demonstrates top quality handling of a catalog of transactional matters for public and private companies and private equity firms in the structuring of some of their most sophisticated business deals. The firm is experienced in representing financial sponsors, governmental entities and investment banks.

Strengths

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  • The team listens closely to understand what matters and how to evaluate risk and navigate. Their negotiating skills are best in class.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • They offer by far the best combination of intelligence and legal expertise, hard work, and availability and dedication.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • They understand how to not only provide counsel, but also act as trusted partners on a variety of matters, issues and risks.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleCharles W Mulaney Jr
    Senior StatespeopleCharles W Mulaney Jr

    Charles W Mulaney Jr

    Charles Mulaney is a standout name in the market and is active on some of the largest transactions in the space. He regularly advises on multibillion-dollar acquisitions.
  • Band 2Richard C Witzel
    Band 2Richard C Witzel

    Richard C Witzel

    Richard Witzel is active on high-value acquisitions. He notably serves clients in the life sciences sector.
    • He's highly attuned to the needs of the business and the unique legal issues faced in each transaction.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 3Shilpi Gupta
    Band 3Shilpi Gupta

    Shilpi Gupta

    Shilpi Gupta is experienced across both domestic and international M&A, covering industries including aerospace, beverages and automation.
    • Shilpi is an exceptional lawyer and goes above and beyond in his representation of his clients. He is my go-to advisor.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
    • Shilpi is highly commercially-oriented and has a strong perspective on balancing risk with commercial matters. He has engrained himself in our business, truly understanding our vision, strategy and perspectives.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 4Raymond F. Bogenrief
    Band 4Raymond F. Bogenrief

    Raymond F. Bogenrief

    Raymond Bogenrief has an excellent reputation for his work representing clients in private equity and acquisitions.
    • Ray is extremely attentive, commercial and focused on delivering outstanding results for his clients.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
    • Ray has a rare combination of technical and personal skills that make him very effective in his role as lead M&A advisor.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
    • He is an exceptionally thoughtful and decisive advisor. He combines technical excellence with practical business acumen and brings a calm, deeply-informed presence to challenging matters.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
  • Band 5David Clark
    Band 5David Clark

    David Clark

    David Clark advises household-name clients on complex M&A transactions across a broad range of industries.

    • David is simply one of the best advisers in this field that I have used. He is highly responsive with full knowledge of our business.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

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