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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Corporate/M&A - New York

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP advises on the full spectrum of transactions. The firm has solid capabilities in matters such as contested takeovers, management buyouts and corporate auctions. The group works with a range of clients, including buyers, sellers, financial advisers and debt and equity investors. The corporate team's diverse industry experience spans energy, healthcare and financial services, among other sectors. The firm is also highly regarded for the quality of the advice offered to activist hedge funds in their campaign activity.

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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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  • The firm knows how to be business-minded and practical to achieve the results we are looking for.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • 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.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They provide unique problem-solving on tricky matters and practical advice on things that need to move quickly.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • 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 respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jared Fertman
    Jared Fertman

    Jared Fertman

    Jared Fertman represents activist investors as part of a broad corporate offering. He demonstrates excellent skills in activist campaigns and proxy contests.
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  • Russell Leaf
    Russell Leaf

    Russell Leaf

    Russell Leaf maintains a broad practice with demonstrable strength in the representation of activist shareholders in their campaigns and proxy contests.

    • He is a great attorney.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Adam M Turteltaub
    Adam M Turteltaub

    Adam M Turteltaub

    Adam Turteltaub acts regularly for companies and private equity firms in M&A, investments and governance matters.

    • Given his vast experience, he is very practical and knows what is important and what isn't.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • He is extremely insightful and efficient.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • David Boston
    David Boston

    David Boston

    David Boston cochairs the M&A practice, and is well versed in advising public and private companies in a broad array of transactions.

    • He is extremely responsive and a technical expert.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • He really has been around the block, has seen a lot of transactions and has such fantastic judgment and awareness of the market.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • We greatly value David's guidance and advice. He understands our industry and company well and brings that practical understanding into our discussions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Steven Seidman
    Steven Seidman

    Steven Seidman

    Steven Seidman cochairs the firm's corporate and financial services department and advises clients on a range of transactions.

    • He has excellent judgment and is very commercial and extremely responsive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Gregory B Astrachan
    Gregory B Astrachan

    Gregory B Astrachan

    Gregory Astrachan represents domestic and international corporations and private equity clients in M&A and governance matters. He is cochair of the firm's capital markets practice.

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