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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP houses solid capabilities in domestic and international M&A, aided by a global network of offices. The corporate team regularly represents leading names in the chemicals and energy infrastructure arenas, among others, advising public companies, boards of directors and special committees. Clients also benefit from its takeover defense offering.
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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Sanofi on its $9.5 billion acquisition of Blueprint Medicines Corporation.

Strengths

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  • It is an extremely capable team with relevant experience far and wide.

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  • They give practical advice and have fantastic problem-solving skills.

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  • The Weil team is always responsive and works at a very fast pace that is necessary to successfully complete transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Aiello
    Michael Aiello

    Michael Aiello

    Department chairman Michael Aiello maintains a prestigious practice that shows excellence in a broad range of matters, including corporate and private equity M&A and takeover defense.

    • Mike is an amazing dealmaker with an extensive network. He is key when working on any complex transaction.

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  • Michael Lubowitz
    Michael Lubowitz

    Michael Lubowitz

    Michael Lubowitz maintains an active practice handling deals for public and private companies and investment banks. He is often engaged in M&A, buyouts and spin-offs.

    • He is fantastic and really good at getting people to an agreement.

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    • He is a really good lawyer and knows what he is doing.

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  • Matthew Gilroy
    Matthew Gilroy

    Matthew Gilroy

    Matthew Gilroy is cohead of the firm's M&A practice and advises a range of clients on domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Matthew is a great M&A attorney. He is hardworking and practical.

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