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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border) - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Wachtell is a premier independent New York firm with a stellar reputation for ground-breaking M&A, often advising on substantial international transactions with multi-jurisdictional components. The firm primarily operates as a lead global deal counsel in outbound matters and is renowned as a counsel of choice for US-listed entities in their most significant M&A transactions, occupying an elite status reserved for the most high-value work.The transactional capabilities and experience of the firm's single New York office, alongside its track record of expertly coordinating a global cohort of high-end independent firms in international M&A, make it a top choice for complex cross-border deals. It is also particularly revered for its unsurpassed skill in running negotiations in hostile takeovers. The firm is also regularly chosen by foreign investors for large inbound M&A involving the USA. The M&A group is supported by strong securities litigators and investigations lawyers, as well as top-tier tax, antitrust, financial services regulation and employment groups.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew R Brownstein
    Andrew R Brownstein

    Andrew R Brownstein

    Andrew Brownstein is a leading practitioner who provides first-rate counsel to clients in major M&A and corporate governance matters. He serves as co-chair of the firm's corporate department and is active across a great many industries.

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  • Martin Lipton
    Martin Lipton

    Martin Lipton

    Martin Lipton is one of the firm's founding partners, and a longstanding expert practising at the pinnacle of the corporate market. He is well versed in M&A and the provision of strategic corporate advice.
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  • Adam O Emmerich
    Adam O Emmerich

    Adam O Emmerich

    Adam Emmerich exhibits considerable expertise in M&A, securities offerings and governance matters, and represents heavyweight public and private corporations. His broad industry capabilities includes experience in pharmaceuticals, energy and technology.
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  • Daniel A Neff
    Daniel A Neff

    Daniel A Neff

    Daniel Neff garners acclaim for his leading practice which incorporates significant corporate and securities expertise, and is utilised by a stable of public and private companies and private equity firms.
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  • David A Katz
    David A Katz

    David A Katz

    David Katz enjoys a sterling reputation thanks to his years of top-flight representation in corporate transactions and takeover defence matters.
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  • Edward D Herlihy
    Edward D Herlihy

    Edward D Herlihy

    Edward Herlihy has a wealth of experience in significant corporate transactions, including pronounced expertise in those involving banks and other financial institutions. He demonstrates further experience in recapitalisations.
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  • Andrew J Nussbaum
    Andrew J Nussbaum

    Andrew J Nussbaum

    Andrew Nussbaum operates a highly respected corporate practice that is relied upon by clients in significant domestic and international deals. He deploys his expertise in M&A, spin-offs, divestitures and joint ventures, among other transactions.

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  • Igor Kirman
    Igor Kirman

    Igor Kirman

    Igor Kirman receives praise for his handling of M&A, joint ventures and governance matters on behalf of public and private companies. He is active domestically and internationally, and maintains additional strength in private equity matters.
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  • Steven A Rosenblum
    Steven A Rosenblum

    Steven A Rosenblum

    Steven Rosenblum sits as co-chair of the firm's corporate department and enjoys a solid reputation for his work in M&A, governance and securities issues. His industry focus includes handling deals in the technology space.
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Ranked Individuals at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (9)

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    Andrew R Brownstein

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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    Martin Lipton

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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  • Profile image of Adam O Emmerich

    Adam O Emmerich

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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  • Profile image of Daniel A Neff

    Daniel A Neff

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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  • Profile image of David A Katz

    David A Katz

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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  • Profile image of Edward D Herlihy

    Edward D Herlihy

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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  • Profile image of Andrew J Nussbaum

    Andrew J Nussbaum

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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  • Profile image of Igor Kirman

    Igor Kirman

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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  • Profile image of Steven A Rosenblum

    Steven A Rosenblum

    Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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