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

Corporate/M&A

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

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Our corporate attorneys represent and advise clients in a wide variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, private equity investments, financings, unsolicited takeovers and restructurings. They also advise clients and other lawyers in the firm on Delaware law aspects of transactions, fiduciary duties and corporate governance matters, as well as alternative entity law, focusing on Delaware limited liability companies and limited partnerships.

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Corporate/M&A - Delaware

What the Team is Known For

Skadden is a distinguished practice, providing assistance on the full range of corporate matters and considered a go-to group for high-value and complex transactions. The firm is regularly sought after for its advice on fiduciary relationships and issues concerning limited liability companies and other alternative entities. It possesses wide-ranging sector expertise, including healthcare, energy and retail. It also draws upon resources from its national corporate practice and other Wilmington services, including bankruptcy and litigation, to enhance its service.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised BlackRock on its $12 billion acquisition of HPS Investment Partners and its $12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners.

Strengths

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  • I always find Skadden to be proactive in raising issues and in suggesting solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • The Skadden Arps partners and associates are excellent lawyers, but that is just the beginning of what they offer. No matter how complex or unique the matter is, they have deep and real experience, which allows our company as a client to overcome significant challenges. Further, and perhaps more importantly, they have demonstrated that they genuinely care about us. This translates into more than just excellent legal work, but a willingness to dig deep into their counseling skill set to provide us with extraordinary advice and counsel.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They are very professional, responsive and knowledgeable. They are able to dedicate the appropriate level of resources to stay on top of the issue. The firm does a great job at identifying and mitigating risks.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Faiz Ahmad
    Faiz Ahmad

    Faiz Ahmad

    Faiz Ahmad is a talented attorney who advises on high-value M&A transactions.

    • He's a tremendous resource and our go-to person for big-ticket deals.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Steven Daniels
    Steven Daniels

    Steven Daniels

    Steven Daniels is regularly seen acting for both sell- and buy-side clients on major M&A. He is further noted for his handling of distressed situations, particularly in relation to bankruptcy and recapitalization processes.

    • He was consistent, available, thoughtful, constructive and effective in transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Steve is an extraordinary lawyer who has provided truly invaluable advice and counsel over the course of many years.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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