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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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Market-Leading Acquisition Finance Practice

We routinely lead many of the largest and most complicated financing transactions in the United States and around the world. We work closely with the leading Wachtell Lipton M&A team on transformative transactions for corporate borrowers and sponsors, in particular financing for mergers, acquisitions, LBOs, divestitures and spin-offs, however accomplished.  

We are experts in syndicated lending, direct lending, and capital markets transactions, whether investment grade, high-yield or distressed. The breadth and depth of our market exposure ensures that our clients see and receive the best available market terms. 

Recent substantial financing engagements can be found here.

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Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory - USA

What the Team is Known For
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is an M&A powerhouse with an outstanding track record in corporate transactions involving financial institutions. Well placed to handle the raft of regulatory compliance considerations that accompany corporate finance in the post-Dodd-Frank world. Relied upon to enable the successful completion of joint ventures, M&A, financings, restructurings and other undertakings.
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  • The firm has successfully cultivated a reputation of being the crème-de-la-crème of M&A.

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  • Wachtell continues to be at the top of the game.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard K Kim
    Richard K Kim

    Richard K Kim

    Richard Kim is an excellent choice of counsel for clients seeking regulatory counsel on major M&A. He is seasoned in the representation of banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions.

    • Richard is a very strong lawyer.

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