Michael Aiello

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Corporate/M&A

New York

20 Years Ranked

Band 3

Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense

New York

6 Years Ranked

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Global 2025

About

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Michael J. Aiello is Chairman of the over 600-lawyer Corporate Department of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and a member of the Firm’s Management Committee. Michael regularly represents companies in connection with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures involving public companies. He also advises clients on corporate governance issues. Michael regularly represents acquirors, targets, buyout groups, boards of directors, special committees, investment banks, investors and shareholder groups in complex domestic and international negotiated and unsolicited merger and acquisition transactions, including Aéropostale, Dow Chemical, Goldman Sachs, Herbalife, Kroger, Ontario Teachers', Procter & Gamble, Sanofi, Thomas H. Lee, and Willis Group Holdings.

Personal

New York University (B.A., 1991); Widener University (J.D., 1994).

Chambers Review

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USA

Corporate/M&A - New York

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Department chairman Michael Aiello maintains a prestigious practice that shows excellence in a broad range of matters, including corporate and private equity M&A and takeover defense.

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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense - New York

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Department chairman Michael Aiello maintains a prestigious practice that shows excellence in a broad range of matters, including corporate and private equity M&A and takeover defense.

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Strengths

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"The advice we get from Mike is beyond simple legal advice. He understands the strategic leverage on deals, how to get things done and how to solve practical issues."

Corporate/M&A respondent
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"Mike is a superstar."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Michael is a prominent figure in the market who adeptly handles high-value M&A and cares about his clients. He possesses a wealth of experience that extends across M&A and corporate governance issues."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"The advice we get from Mike is beyond simple legal advice. He understands the strategic leverage on deals, how to get things done and how to solve practical issues."

Corporate/M&A respondent
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"Mike is a superstar."

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Michael Aiello

USA Guide 2024

Corporate/M&A + 1 more ranking

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Corporate/M&A - New York

Individual Editorial

Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense - New York

Individual Editorial

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