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

Labor & Employment: Transactional

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

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Labor & Employment: Transactional - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is a renowned corporate powerhouse with notable expertise counseling clients on labor and employment matters related to M&A transactions and bankruptcies. The team provides advice on restrictive covenants and executive employment and compensation agreements as well as departures. It also houses additional expertise representing employers in high-stakes litigation, arbitration and mediation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised Mars, Incorporated on the labor and employment aspects of its $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova.

Strengths

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  • The team is unmatched in terms of subject matter expertise, responsiveness and quality.

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  • The team extremely responsive and produces a board-ready work product.

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  • Skadden is the gold standard for significant and important issues.

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  • The Skadden team provides strong analytical skills as well as extensive resources and support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David E Schwartz
    David E Schwartz

    David E Schwartz

    David Schwartz is noted for his representation of employers in a wide range of employment disputes, including those with significant cross-border aspects. He also advises clients on employment agreements and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.

    • David is a deep and clear thinker. He can grasp the legal landscape and provide insightful thoughts.

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    • He is a subject matter expert.

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    • David provides actionable advice.

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  • Anne Villanueva Jeffers
    Anne Villanueva Jeffers

    Anne Villanueva Jeffers

    Anne Villanueva regularly advises national and international clients on the labor and employment aspects of M&A transactions, as well as experience in matters concerning noncompete and non-solicitation agreements. She splits her time between the firm's New York and California offices.

    • We are lucky to work with Annie. She is super smart, practical, responsive, and fun to work with.
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