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Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is an exceptional choice for high-stakes M&A and is regularly called upon by leading multinationals to handle their transactions. The corporate group is well supported by strong complementary departments such as antitrust, tax, litigation and employee benefits and executive compensation. The firm is frequently sought after by clients in the energy, financial services, healthcare and insurance industries. Sullivan & Cromwell's strong corporate governance and takeover defense expertise bolsters the team's transactional offering.

Strengths

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The firm is highly responsive and technical, and has strong industry knowledge.

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Sullivan & Cromwell has extensive expertise in the public M&A space and is invaluable in executing on transactions. The firm provides practical, business-oriented advice that gets deals done.

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The team at Sullivan & Cromwell provides excellent client service, with a prompt and high-quality work product.

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Sullivan & Cromwell provides excellent and thoughtful advice that is tailored to the client's desired approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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James C Morphy
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James C Morphy
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Senior Statespeople
James Morphy possesses deep M&A and corporate governance experience. He remains a trusted adviser to a stable of corporates, special committees and financial advisers.
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Joseph B Frumkin
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Joseph B Frumkin
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Senior Statespeople

Joseph Frumkin has long been viewed as a luminary in the corporate market and has an impressive track record acting in headline M&A. Clients from across a diverse spectrum of industries seek his advice in their foremost corporate deals.

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Francis J Aquila
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Francis J Aquila
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Band 1

Francis Aquila possesses a wealth of expertise that extends across high-profile M&A and corporate governance issues in a broad variety of industries.

Francis is an exceptional lawyer who we rely on for guidance in complex matters.

He is a phenomenal practitioner.

Francis has great experience and is truly a trusted advisor.

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H Rodgin Cohen
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H Rodgin Cohen
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Rodgin Cohen possesses market-leading corporate capabilities as part of his broad-ranging practice. He is particularly strong in the representation of financial institutions.
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Melissa Sawyer
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Melissa Sawyer
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Melissa Sawyer concentrates her high-quality practice on the representation of clients in M&A, joint ventures and other corporate matters across a variety of industries. She is also adept at advising on complex corporate governance mandates and activist defence campaigns.

Melissa is an exceptional attorney. She provides cool, level-headed advice and is keenly aware of the issues at hand.

Melissa is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable on M&A. She is able to deliver extremely high-quality service and advice with confidence.

Melissa is a go-to for complex work. She gives great advice and is loved by clients.

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Lawrence S. Elbaum
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Lawrence S. Elbaum
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Band 2
Lawrence Elbaum attracts praise for his skilled defense of public companies against activist campaigns. He is co-head of the firm's shareholder activism practice.

His calm, analytical demeanor coupled with astute business acumen makes him a preferred business confidant.

He is solution-oriented, tactical and hands-on.

Lawrence has excellent judgement and is a calming force in the board room. He is a tremendous resource for any company.

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Patrick Gadson
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Patrick Gadson
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Band 3
Patrick Gadson serves as co-head of the firm's shareholder activism practice, and demonstrates excellence in representing public companies in takeover situations.

Patrick is incredibly client-focused.

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Audra Cohen
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Audra Cohen
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Band 5

Audra Cohen exhibits strength across a number of corporate matters, including M&A, spin-offs and governance issues. She serves as co-managing partner of the firm's general practice group globally.

Audra is an exceptional lawyer with a remarkable strategic vision. She consistently delivers outstanding results, even in the most challenging and high-stakes situations.

Audra is extremely knowledgeable and practical and has led numerous complex transactions.

She is unflappable, and her team management is extraordinary.

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Keith Pagnani
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Keith Pagnani
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Band 5
Keith Pagnani offers deep expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A to a stable of clients consisting of corporates and financial advisers. He sits as co-head of the firm's healthcare and life sciences group.

Keith is exceptional at client service and understands the short-term requirements for achieving particular strategic goals, as well as showing the ability to honor the long-term vision.

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Stephen M Kotran
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Stephen M Kotran
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Stephen Kotran is an experienced practitioner who receives particular praise for his representation of financial advisers in M&A.

Stephen is very practical and also extremely knowledgeable about market practice.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A
James C Morphy
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James C Morphy
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Senior Statespeople
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Joseph B Frumkin
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Joseph B Frumkin
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Senior Statespeople
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Francis J Aquila
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Francis J Aquila
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Band 1
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H Rodgin Cohen
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H Rodgin Cohen
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Band 1
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Melissa Sawyer
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Melissa Sawyer
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Band 1
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Audra Cohen
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Audra Cohen
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Band 5
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Keith Pagnani
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Keith Pagnani
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Band 5
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Stephen M Kotran
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Stephen M Kotran
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Band 5
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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense
Lawrence Elbaum
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Lawrence Elbaum
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Band 2
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Melissa Sawyer
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Melissa Sawyer
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Band 3
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Patrick Gadson
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Patrick Gadson
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Band 3
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