Corporate/M&A: The Elite
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About
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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.
Chambers Review
Exceptionally well-resourced corporate group at the forefront of global M&A capability. Boasts the capacity to handle the largest and most complex transactions on behalf of domestic and international clients. Features deep expertise in all aspects of corporate transactional law. Broad-ranging industry expertise covering technology, media and entertainment, healthcare, retail, energy, and food and beverages, among others. Enviable client base includes multinational public and private companies.
Work Highlights
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP continued to represent Activision Blizzard in its $75 billion acquisition by Microsoft.
Strengths
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"The Skadden team was very responsive and provided an excellent service."
"The attorneys at the firm are top-notch and able to manage complex issues in a clear and concise manner."
"Their lawyers have been a pleasure to work with and have helped us through very complex, multijurisdictional deals."
"The Skadden team was very responsive and provided an excellent service."
"The attorneys at the firm are top-notch and able to manage complex issues in a clear and concise manner."
"Their lawyers have been a pleasure to work with and have helped us through very complex, multijurisdictional deals."
Notable Practitioners
Brian McCarthy offers top-flight representation to a client base consisting of major investment banks and corporate entities in connection with M&A, corporate governance and financings.
"Brian thinks as much like a business person as he does a lawyer. You get great advice from him."
Kenton King is universally viewed as a luminary of the corporate market. A roster of household-name clients seek out his expertise in high-end M&A, particularly those in the technology space.
"Ken is a tremendous attorney who offers first-rate client focus, advice and partnership."
Jeffrey Cohen serves as an adviser to private equity funds and companies in major transactions across a great many industries.
"Jeffrey is very sharp and sophisticated."
"His ability to get in front of issues is unmatched."
Amr Razzak's practice includes expertise in M&A, corporate governance and investments.
"Amr was fantastic. He's very experienced and has a good ability to collaborate and coordinate with other parties."
Andrew Garelick attracts praise for his broad corporate practice which incorporates expertise in M&A, governance matters and corporate restructurings.
"Andrew is client-focused, highly responsive and motivated to arrive at a successful outcome."
"Andrew is an excellent M&A lawyer who provides practical, incisive and thoughtful guidance on transactions."
"He is very practical, sharp and experienced."
David Niemeyer is a talented up-and-comer who is recognized for his work in heavyweight transactions. He regularly represents clients in international deals, and is active across a broad range of industries.
"David's ability to think through complex issues and find simple solutions is unmatched. He is a pleasure to work with."
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