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

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


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: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a preeminent name in the field, handling some of the biggest transactions both nationally and abroad. The firm maintains a bench of high-quality attorneys handling the full spectrum of corporate work. The corporate team is held in high regard for its work with clients from the energy and defense industries. Its extensive nationwide presence is bolstered by offices across Europe and Asia.
Notable practitioners

New-York based Allison Schneirov is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Skadden represented Union Pacific Corporation in its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern Corporation.

Strengths

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  • The firm has incredible responsiveness and a deep bench for different areas of expertise, with both domestic and international experience.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • The people are very down to earth and smart. They position me very well to think a few steps ahead of our business people.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • The firm's partners are among the best in the business. Skadden's team demonstrates great creativity in deal structuring and has an excellent presence.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Skadden provides deep expertise across multiple disciplines, effective stakeholder management in complex, high-stakes transactions and a strong client-service culture.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

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