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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Please see: https://www.willkie.com/capabilities/practices/corporate-financial-services/mergers-acquisitions

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a respected New York-based practice with a strong focus on private equity and M&A, particularly strategic alliances and MBOs. The corporate team advises a broad range of clients, including insurance firms, asset managers and pharmaceutical companies. It also offers services in contested takeovers, corporate auctions and cross-border deals, among others.
Notable practitioners

David Boston, Russell Leaf and Adam Turteltaub are key contacts based in the New York office.

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Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Interpublic Group on its $13 billion acquisition by Omnicom.

Strengths

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  • They provided the highest level of service and attention to detail.

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  • A common theme with Willkie is that all their lawyers are technical experts, but are also really commercially savvy. They help their clients reach the right business decision.

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  • We value the Willkie M&A team's practical business approach, industry knowledge and ability to quickly draw on resources in specialty areas or regions when needed.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

  • This department is great at tracking industry norms and updates and keeping us informed as to how such information relates to our business.

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