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William Chudd

William Chudd

USA 2026

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Bill is a member of Davis Polk’s Mergers & Acquisitions team and co-head of the firm’s interdisciplinary Private Equity practice. His diverse and broad-based practice encompasses both public and private M&A, private equity transactions, joint ventures, collaborations, restructurings, spinoffs and corporate governance matters.

He represents private equity firms and their portfolio companies in all aspects of their businesses, including acquisitions and dispositions of public and private companies, recapitalizations, minority investments, co-investment arrangements and sponsor team governance arrangements.

He also represents multinational corporations on critical business initiatives and transactions, including both domestic and cross-border M&A. He has handled matters across multiple industries, with particular experience in the healthcare sector.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

William Chudd leads the firm's private equity group. He stands out for the high-quality advice he offers to foremost firms on their mid-market deal work.

Strengths

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  • William is very sophisticated and smart. He is able to provide real advice on complex matters.

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Massachusetts

New York

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