LAWYER PROFILE

Philip Richter

USA 2026

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

New York

20 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate partner; co-head of M&A practice. Represents clients in M&A transactions involving public and private companies; spin-offs and other business separation transactions; unsolicited proposals and proxy fights; strategic partnerships and joint ventures and minority investments. Advises on corporate governance issues, defensive strategy, and securities law compliance. Frequently represents investment banks serving in a financial advisory role.

Career

Joined in 1994; became partner in 2002.

Personal

JD, Columbia Law School (1994), editor, senior editor, Columbia Law Review, James Kent Scholar, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, John M. Olin Law and Economics Fellow; BA, magna cum laude, Yeshiva University (1991).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - New York

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philip Richter offers strong counsel on M&A, spin-offs and divestitures, among a number of other transactions. He serves as co-head of the firm's M&A practice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Philip is incredibly experienced in M&A expertise. He is very responsive.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
Philip gives practical advice, listens to his clients and has deep knowledge.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
He is very knowledgeable, provides valuable advice and is easy to work with.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA