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David B Feirstein

David B Feirstein

USA 2026

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David Feirstein is a corporate partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and securities law matters, and corporate governance. He regularly represents public companies, private equity sponsors and private companies in a wide range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, carve-out transactions, spin-offs and joint ventures. David is recognized in Chambers USA which states, “he is a superstar; he is incredibly smart and very efficient,” and clients “appreciate his ‘extraordinary attention to detail and ability to manage complicated issues and transactions.’” David has also been recognized by Law360, The Legal 500 and Super Lawyers for his corporate/M&A practice. David’s clients include Accenture, Altaris, Celanese, Constellation Energy, EQT, NextEra Energy, Onex Partners, Stone Point Capital, and Wyndham, among others.

David also teaches a class as an adjunct professor at NYU Law on negotiating corporate transactions.

Personal

New York University School of Law, J.D., 2005, magna cum laude; University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 2000

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
David Feirstein focuses his practices on advising clients on M&A, corporate governance and securities issues. He is active across numerous industries, including technology and pharmaceuticals.

Strengths

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  • He is an excellent lawyer.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is always responsive and willing to go out of his way for a client.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is brilliant. He is very practical, commercial and looks at the whole business. He is who we want from a company-wide partner.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • David has great judgment and understands what we are looking for and trying to achieve. He is able to tailor advice appropriately.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA

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