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Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
White & Case LLP is renowned for its strength in cross-border transactions, which is ably supported by its global network of offices. The firm's broad sector coverage spans M&A in the pharmaceutical, insurance and electronics industries, among others. Its expertise also covers joint ventures and dispositions, with a strong track record in representing financial advisers. The firm's client base includes significant corporates and private equity sponsors.
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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Shutterstock in connection with its $3.7 billion merger with Getty Images Holdings.

Strengths

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  • The team is very responsive, creative and come up with good ways to get through issues that we come up against to achieve the outcome we are looking for.

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  • They understand the industry and are results-focused.

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  • The team has a superior level of client service and treats my company as though we are their most important client.

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  • White & Case brings the full strength of the firm in any engagements with us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Brand
    Richard Brand

    Richard Brand

    Richard Brand is held in particularly high regard for the quality of his advice on shareholder activism matters. He advises a clientele of public companies, private equity funds and investment banks.

    • Richard is available, commercial and good to work with. He is the first call we will make for the activism.

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    • He is very pragmatic, not afraid to provide advice and he understands our company very well.

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    • Richard is the best counsel I work with. He gives outstanding strategic advice and has a best-in-class depth and experience.

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    • Richard is an exceptional lawyer who combines technical excellence with strong commercial judgment. He understands our business objectives and delivers pragmatic counsel that balances legal risk with commercial reality.

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    • He has probably the highest intellectual capacity of anybody I have worked with. I have always been amazed at his ability to navigate, pick up on and learn new topics and issues.

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  • John Reiss
    John Reiss

    John Reiss

    John Reiss sits as global head of the firm's M&A group and is highly experienced in the representation of clients in a broad variety of transactions.

    • John is highly responsive.

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  • Denise Cerasani
    Denise Cerasani

    Denise Cerasani

    Denise Cerasani maintains a broad practice with experience in M&A, securities and corporate finance. She receives particular praise for the quality of her representation of investment banks.
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  • Jennifer Cheng
    Jennifer Cheng

    Jennifer Cheng

    Jennifer Cheng garners praise for the high quality of her corporate practice. She advises clients in a number of domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Jennifer invested into learning about our business, objectives and concerns, which, combined with her impressive technical knowledge, has meant clear, concise and spot-on advice every time.

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    • Jennifer has a combination of technical skills, commercial sense and client service.

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    • She is a trusted adviser who provides a balanced view, pragmatic solutions and a high degree of commercial awareness.

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    • She is very responsive and lays things out in a clear manner.

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    • She is a powerhouse attorney with commanding expertise and a deep, genuine interest in her clients' businesses and their specific industry.

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  • Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard
    Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard

    Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard

    Kimberly Petillo-Décossard is the co-head of the firm's global M&A group and demonstrates a strong skill set in representing corporates and their boards in a host of complex transactions.

    • She is a brilliant lawyer and an indispensable adviser.

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    • Kimberly is an excellent deal lawyer and brings tremendous experience.

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    • She is great, responsive and really knows the industry.

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    • Kimberly is technically excellent, extremely practical and has great judgment.

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  • Oliver Brahmst
    Oliver Brahmst

    Oliver Brahmst

    Oliver Brahmst serves as the global co-head of the firm's private equity group and is well versed in an array of domestic and cross-border transactional matters. His specific experience includes handling significant M&A, joint ventures and equity co-investments.

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