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

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro

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What the Team is Known For

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 represented Splunk Inc. in its $28 billion acquisition by Cisco Systems.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian J McCarthy
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Brian J McCarthy
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Senior Statespeople
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.
Kenton J King
Kenton J King
Star Individuals
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 fantastic. He is one of the premier attorneys in the Silicon Valley and is just so experienced.

Ken brings an unparalleled level of expertise, wisdom and thoughtfulness to bear on every issue that crosses his desk

Ken is an absolutely fantastic attorney who prioritizes his clients' needs.

Jeffrey H Cohen
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Jeffrey H Cohen
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Band 2
Jeffrey Cohen serves as an adviser to private equity funds and companies in major transactions across a great many industries.

Jeffrey is very impressive.

Amr Razzak
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Amr Razzak
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Band 3
Amr Razzak's practice includes expertise in M&A, corporate governance and investments.

Amr is a fantastic attorney and an ideal law firm partner to work with given the depth and breadth of his skills.

Amr is a very thoughtful adviser. He knows the industry and clients extremely well.

David Niemeyer
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David Niemeyer
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Up and Coming
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 is a great, thoughtful and detail-oriented attorney.

David is a superb legal adviser who proactively engages with the commercial context of the deal.

David never looses sight of the key commercial issues. He remains calm under pressure and has excellent client management capabilities.

Ranked Lawyers at
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California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A

Brian J McCarthy
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Brian J McCarthy
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Senior Statespeople
Jeffrey H Cohen
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Jeffrey H Cohen
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Band 2
David Niemeyer
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David Niemeyer
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Up and Coming

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro

Corporate/M&A

Kenton J King
Kenton J King
Star Individuals
Amr Razzak
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Amr Razzak
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Band 3

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