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Edward D Herlihy

Edward D Herlihy

USA 2026

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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
 Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

USA - Nationwide

20 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

New York

24 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Edward D. Herlihy is co-chairman of the Executive Committee and has been a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz since 1984, focusing on some of the largest and most complex bank and financial institution mergers and acquisitions and recapitalizations throughout the United States.

Career

Mr. Herlihy is often called upon to represent companies involved in takeover battles and proxy contests, including investment banking firms in connection with a wide variety of financial institution matters.

Mr. Herlihy writes and lectures regularly on issues involving banking and financial matters.

Education

Hobart College

B.A.

1969

George Washington University Law School

J.D.

1972

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial
Edward Herlihy continues to lead the market with his preeminent M&A practice, which is focused on the representation of major banks and financial institutions. Over the course of his storied career, he has acted in many of the most significant and complex transactions in the industry.
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Corporate/M&A - New York

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Edward Herlihy has a wealth of experience in significant corporate transactions, including pronounced expertise in those involving banks and other financial institutions. He demonstrates further experience in recapitalizations.
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  • Edward is a giant in the legal profession.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA

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New York

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