Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border) - USA
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.
Notable practitioners
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.
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.
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.
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.
David Katz enjoys a sterling reputation thanks to his years of top-flight representation in corporate transactions and takeover defence matters.
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.
Andrew Nussbaum operates a highly respected corporate practice that is leant 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.
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.
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.