About

Provided by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

A Preeminent Corporate Practice

Wachtell Lipton enjoys a global reputation as one of the world’s leading business law firms. Our deep experience means we regularly handle many of the largest, most complex and demanding transactions in the United States and around the world. We counsel both public and private acquirors and targets, advising on a wide range of corporate matters, including:

  • U.S., Cross-Border and International Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity and Strategic Investments
  • Spin-offs and Split-ups
  • Securities Offerings and Other Capital-Raising Transactions

In addition, we are recognized as a leading firm for:

  • Takeover Defense
  • Shareholder Activism
  • Corporate Governance

What We Have Done

Wachtell Lipton consistently ranks near the very top of legal advisors by transaction dollar volume, notwithstanding that we are significantly smaller than all of our major competitors. Over the past five years, we have been a legal advisor on eight of the ten largest transactions in the United States and seven of the ten largest transactions globally, as well as numerous other acquisition and restructuring transactions across many industries and of every description.

Representative major U.S. M&A matters can be found here.

Representative major cross-border or non-U.S. M&A matters can be found here.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz remains a standout practice for transactional work, including high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A. The firm counts leading companies across numerous sectors as key clients, including those in the financial services and pharmaceutical industries. The group's deep understanding of corporate governance issues underpins its sterling transactional work. Wachtell also offers top-flight counsel to clients in matters of takeover defense.

Work Highlights

Provided by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

  • Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz represented Hess Corporate in its $60 billion acquisition by Chevron Corporation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew R Brownstein
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Andrew R Brownstein
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Senior Statespeople
Andrew Brownstein is a leading practitioner who provides first-rate counsel to clients in major M&A and corporate governance matters. He is active across a great many industries.
Martin Lipton
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Martin Lipton
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Senior Statespeople
Martin Lipton is one of the firm's founding partners, and a long-standing expert practicing at the pinnacle of the corporate market. He is well versed in M&A and the provision of strategic corporate advice.
"Martin Lipton is an icon in the market."
Adam O Emmerich
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Adam O Emmerich
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
Adam Emmerich exhibits considerable expertise in M&A, securities offerings and governance matters, and represents heavyweight public and private corporations. His broad industry capabilities include experience in pharmaceuticals, energy and technology.
"I've always been really impressed by Adam. He's smart and reasonable."
Daniel A Neff
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Daniel A Neff
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Band 1
Daniel Neff garners acclaim for his leading practice which incorporates significant corporate and securities expertise, and is utilized by a stable of public and private companies and private equity firms.
"Daniel is the consummate M&A lawyer. He's always incredibly impressive."
David A Katz
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David A Katz
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David Katz enjoys a sterling reputation thanks to his years of top-flight representation in corporate transactions and takeover defense matters.
"David is as good as they get."
"The master of activism and takeover defense."
"David is one of the finest lawyers of our generation. He's a terrific, high-capacity M&A savant."
"David is the cream of the crop."
Edward D Herlihy
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Edward D Herlihy
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Band 1
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 recapitalizations.
Andrew J Nussbaum
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Andrew J Nussbaum
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Band 2
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, spinoffs, divestitures and joint ventures, among other transactions.
"Andrew is an incredibly smart lawyer."
Igor Kirman
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Igor Kirman
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Band 3
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.
"Igor is a remarkable lawyer."
Steven A Rosenblum
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Steven A Rosenblum
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 3
Steven Rosenblum sits as cochair 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.
Karessa Cain
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Karessa Cain
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Karessa Cain is recognized for her adept representation of major corporations in transactional matters. She has experience advising on domestic and cross-border deals.
"Karessa is very skilled and a trusted adviser."
Trevor Norwitz
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Trevor Norwitz
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Band 5
Trevor Norwitz operates a strong practice concentrated on the representation of public and private companies in their domestic and cross-border transactions. He is routinely engaged to advise on M&A, securities and corporate governance matters.
David Lam
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David Lam
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David Lam is recognized for his sophisticated transactional practice. He routinely advises top flight corporates on bet-the-company M&A matters.
"I hold David in the highest regard. He's a very skilled practitioner."
"David is a real presence in the market."
"David is an outstanding lawyer."
Jenna E. Levine
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Jenna E. Levine
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Band 6
Jenna Levine is the subject of much praise from sources, owing to her high quality corporate practice. She advises clients in foremost M&A and corporate governance matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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New York

Corporate/M&A

Andrew R Brownstein
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Andrew R Brownstein
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Senior Statespeople
Martin Lipton
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Martin Lipton
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Senior Statespeople
Adam O Emmerich
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Adam O Emmerich
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
Daniel A Neff
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Daniel A Neff
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Band 1
David A Katz
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David A Katz
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Band 1
Edward D Herlihy
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Edward D Herlihy
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Band 1
Andrew J Nussbaum
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Andrew J Nussbaum
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Band 2
Igor Kirman
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Igor Kirman
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Band 3
Steven A Rosenblum
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Steven A Rosenblum
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 3
Karessa Cain
5
Karessa Cain
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Band 5
Trevor Norwitz
5
Trevor Norwitz
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Band 5
David Lam
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David Lam
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Band 6
Jenna E. Levine
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Jenna E. Levine
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Band 6
Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense

David A Katz
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David A Katz
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Band 1