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David Leinwand

David Leinwand

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

David Leinwand’s practice focuses on merger and acquisition transactions and private equity investments. He has represented a broad array of buyers and sellers in a wide variety of public and private merger and acquisition transactions. In particular, David has significant experience advising private equity firms in their acquisitions and dispositions. He has worked on a number of high-profile deals involving companies in a range of industries, including consumer products and retail, energy, financial services, information technology, and pharmaceuticals and biotechnology

Career

David joined the firm in 1992 and became a partner in 2000. J.D., Harvard Law School (1991); B.S., University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business (1988).

Professional Memberships

Member, New York Bar

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
David Leinwand advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on a range of acquisitions and divestitures.

Strengths

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  • David is a superb attorney. He is client-focused, practical and effective at achieving strong outcomes.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Northern

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

District of Columbia

New York

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