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Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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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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What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a powerhouse in M&A that continues to handle an array of high-profile, high-value deals. The firm houses a deep bench of highly regarded transactional specialists. The corporate team offers strong capabilities in matters such as public and private deals, contested takeovers and joint ventures and is active across the complete range of industries, including energy, chemicals, transportation and technology. It displays strong capabilities in both domestic and international transactions.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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The people are very down to earth and smart. They position me very well to think a few steps ahead.

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Their subject matter expertise is almost unparalleled and their ability to communicate and help us work through complex issues is among the very best.

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Skadden is at the forefront of the most cutting edge and interesting issues. I can count on them to think creatively and strategically with me.

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Skadden is known for its dedication and timeliness.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Allan Atkins
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Peter Allan Atkins
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Senior Statespeople
Senior statesperson Peter Allan Atkins is deeply experienced in a broad range of transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and buyouts. He has long offered leading counsel to clients in the energy, media and insurance spaces, among others.
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Howard L Ellin
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Howard L Ellin
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Howard Ellin operates a respected corporate practice that sees him routinely engaged in high-stakes M&A, securities matters and private equity transactions. He possesses experience in deals in the media and entertainment and gaming sectors, among others.

He is a great partner to work with.

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Paul Schnell
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Paul Schnell
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Paul Schnell is a significant presence in the New York corporate market, and maintains an exemplary reputation thanks to his track record acting on transformative deals.

He is the best in the M&A space.

Paul Schnell is an undisputed leader in global legal practice and is renowned for his mastery in executing complex transactions.

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Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman
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Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman
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Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman represents corporate clients in defense of activist campaigns as they occur across a spectrum of industries.

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Stephen F Arcano
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Stephen F Arcano
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Stephen Arcano is a talented corporate attorney, whose acclaimed practice is strong across a range of transactions.

His responsiveness is great.

Stephen is an exceptional lawyer. He is very intelligent and does a great job at managing client relations.

Stephen has a big presence in a boardroom.

He is an extremely smart lawyer and is hugely talented.

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Ann Beth Stebbins
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Ann Beth Stebbins
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Band 4
Ann Beth Stebbins is experienced in high-end M&A and corporate governance matters across a range of industries.

She is responsive and a strategic thinker.

Ann Beth Stubbins is fantastic. Her judgment is well-respected by the board.

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Brandon Van Dyke
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Brandon Van Dyke
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Brandon Van Dyke demonstrates excellent capabilities in a broad array of transactions, including M&A and buyouts. He advises on deals spanning a number of industries, including media, chemicals and healthcare.

Brandon is unflappable. He is excellent at finding the right strategic approach when there are multiple paths that can be taken.

He is a master of his craft.

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Kenneth M Wolff
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Kenneth M Wolff
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Kenneth Wolff advises a number of well-known public and private companies and private equity firms on their domestic and cross-border M&A.

He is a great lawyer.

There is no one else I would want on a big deal.

Ken is an excellent strategic, thoughtful and practical adviser. He is able to synthesize issues for business with impact.

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Dohyun Kim
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Dohyun Kim
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Up and Coming

Dohyun Kim is a talented up-and-comer whose practice exhibits strength in M&A, corporate governance and securities matters.

Do is a master at M&A deals. She masters all details of the deal and no details escape her.

She is very good and very thorough.

She is an extremely dedicated and smart lawyer.

She is responsive and has good commercial acumen in addition to legal skills.

Do is wonderful. She is so responsive, fights for her clients and is incredibly sharp.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A
Peter Allan Atkins
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Peter Allan Atkins
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Senior Statespeople
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Howard L Ellin
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Howard L Ellin
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Band 1
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Paul Schnell
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Paul Schnell
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Band 1
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Stephen F Arcano
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Stephen F Arcano
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Band 2
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Ann Beth Stebbins
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Ann Beth Stebbins
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Band 4
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Brandon Van Dyke
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Brandon Van Dyke
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Band 4
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Kenneth M Wolff
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Kenneth M Wolff
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Band 6
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Dohyun Kim
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Dohyun Kim
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Up and Coming
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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense
Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman
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Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman
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Band 2
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