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Corporate/M&A | USA

New York

This chapter includes company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, mergers, joint ventures capitalizations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. Priority is placed on primary representatives, those acting for buyers and sellers, whilst those acting for financial advisers, underwriters and the banks financing such transactions are also considered.

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Senior Statespeople

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David Fox
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked
David Fox concentrates his robust practice on the representation of heavyweight corporates and private equity sponsors in transformative M&A.
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James C Morphy
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
James Morphy possesses deep M&A and corporate governance experience. He remains a trusted adviser to a stable of corporates, special committees and financial advisers.
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Joseph B Frumkin
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked
Joseph Frumkin has long been viewed as a luminary of the corporate market and has an impressive track record acting in headline M&A. Clients from across a diverse spectrum of industries seek his advice in their foremost corporate deals.
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Martin Lipton
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
Martin Lipton is one of the firm's founding partners, and a long-standing expert practicing at the pinnacle of the corporate market. He is well versed in M&A and the provision of strategic corporate advice.
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Peter Allan Atkins
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
Senior statesperson Peter Allan Atkins is deeply experienced in a broad range of transactions, including M&A, joint ventures and buyouts. He has long offered leading counsel to clients in the energy, media and insurance spaces, among others.
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Robert A Profusek
Jones Day | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years Ranked
Senior statesperson Robert Profusek offers clients first-rate counsel in connection with sophisticated M&A and high-level general corporate issues.
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Victor I Lewkow
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
Senior statesperson Victor Lewkow deploys his deep corporate experience on behalf of major companies, their boards and investment banks. He has a strong track record acting in headline M&A and corporate governance issues.
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Eminent Practitioners

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Barbara Becker
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 16 Years Ranked
Barbara Becker is the chair and managing partner of the firm. She ably handles domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and spin-offs in a number of industries.
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Dennis J Block
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 21 Years Ranked
Dennis Block enjoys an esteemed reputation thanks to his track record handling complex M&A. He is the senior chairman of the firm's global corporate M&A practice.
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Band 1

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Adam O Emmerich
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Adam Emmerich exhibits considerable expertise in M&A, securities offerings and governance matters, and represents heavyweight public and private corporations. His broad industry capabilities include experience in pharmaceuticals, energy and technology.
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Andrew R Brownstein
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Andrew Brownstein is a leading practitioner who provides first-rate counsel to clients in major M&A and corporate governance matters. He serves as cochair of the firm's corporate department, and is active across a great many industries.
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Daniel A Neff
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Daniel Neff garners acclaim for his leading practice which incorporates significant corporate and securities expertise, and is utilized by a stable of public and private companies and private equity firms.
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Daniel E Wolf
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
Daniel Wolf attracts praise from across the market for his consummate handling of M&A and corporate governance matters.
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David A Katz
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
David Katz enjoys a sterling reputation thanks to his years of top-flight representation in corporate transactions and takeover defense matters.
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Edward D Herlihy
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
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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Faiza J Saeed
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Faiza Saeed commands respect from market sources for her superlative handling of M&A and corporate governance issues. She is active in transformative deals across a variety of sectors, including media, technology and energy.
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Francis J Aquila
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Francis Aquila possesses a great wealth of expertise that extends across high-profile M&A and corporate governance issues in a broad variety of industries.
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George R Bason Jr
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
George Bason serves as chairman of the firm's M&A group and has long been a formidable presence in the New York market. He applies his deep experience to headline corporate transactions.
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H Rodgin Cohen
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Rodgin Cohen possesses market-leading corporate capabilities as part of his broad-ranging practice. He is particularly strong in the representation of financial institutions.
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Jeffrey J Rosen
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
Corporate department chair Jeffrey Rosen maintains a top-tier practice which is utilized by a clientele of significant companies and he leads on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance.
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Michael Aiello
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
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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Paul Schnell
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
Paul Schnell is a significant presence in the New York corporate market, and maintains an exemplary reputation thanks to his track record acting on transformative deals.
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Robert B Schumer
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
Robert Schumer is a go-to adviser for high-profile M&A. Further to his superlative transactional expertise, he advises his client base of corporates and their boards on governance and fiduciary duty matters.
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Scott A Barshay
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
Scott Barshay has a superlative track record acting in high-stakes M&A and takeover defense matters on behalf of some of the world's most prominent corporations. He chairs the firm's corporate practice.
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Band 2

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Andrew J Nussbaum
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
Andrew Nussbaum operates a highly respected corporate practice that is leant upon by clients in significant domestic and international deals. He deploys his expertise in M&A, spinoffs, divestitures and joint ventures, among other transactions.
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Damien R Zoubek
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
"Damien has a great combination of technical skills and business sense. He can make transactions happen in the way you want and in the timeframe you want."
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Ethan A Klingsberg
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
Ethan Klingsberg is well thought of for his handling of M&A and securities matters in a number of industries. His counsel is sought after by a stable of top corporates.
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Howard L Ellin
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
Howard Ellin operates a respected corporate practice that sees him routinely engaged in high-stakes M&A, securities matters and private equity transactions. He possesses experience in deals in the media and entertainment and gaming sectors, among others.
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Mark I Greene
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
Head of corporate Mark Greene maintains an active practice focused on complex M&A, investments and joint venture transactions.
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Melissa Sawyer
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
Melissa Sawyer concentrates her high-quality practice on the representation of clients in M&A, joint ventures and other corporate matters across a variety of industries.
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Paul J Shim
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
Paul Shim applies his years of experience to the handling of sophisticated M&A on behalf of public and private companies. Further expertise lies in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.
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Richard Hall
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
Richard Hall heads the firm's corporate practice in the EMEA region and acts for significant clients in foremost M&A. Clients also look to him for advice in complex governance matters.
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Robert I Townsend III
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
Robert Townsend serves as co-head of Cravath's global M&A practice and advises on major transactions across a broad industry spectrum.
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Stephen F Arcano
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
Stephen Arcano is a talented corporate attorney whose acclaimed practice is strong across a range of transactions. He is additionally adept in matters of takeover defense.
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Band 3

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Alan M. Klein
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
Alan Klein specializes in assisting clients with high-value M&A, among other matters. He is active in a number of industries, with particular acclaim reserved for his handling of technology transactions.
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Eric L Schiele
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
Eric Schiele is routinely engaged to advise a clientele of market-leading corporates on heavyweight M&A and related corporate governance matters.
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Ken Lefkowitz
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
Ken Lefkowitz operates a broad corporate practice encompassing experience in M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals, both domestically and internationally. His industry-specific expertise includes media and technology deals.
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Mario Ponce
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
Mario Ponce concentrates on advising corporates, investment banks and private equity firms on a range of transactions. His broad industry expertise includes handling deals in the consumer products, technology and energy spaces.
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Paul S Bird
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
Paul Bird is known for representing companies and private equity houses in a broad spectrum of transactions. He regularly handles cross-border M&A.
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Philip Richter
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
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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Steven A Rosenblum
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
Steven Rosenblum sits as cochair of the firm's corporate department and enjoys a solid reputation for his work in M&A, governance and securities issues. His industry focus includes handling deals in the technology space.
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Band 4

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Christopher E Austin
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
Christopher Austin exhibits a strong grasp of public and private M&A and governance issues. He represents companies and their boards, and offers additional counsel in matters of fiduciary duty.
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Creighton Condon
Shearman & Sterling LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
Creighton Condon maintains a broad corporate practice with strength in M&A, divestitures and corporate governance issues. His client base includes a number of prominent companies, their boards and financial institutions.
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Eric M. Swedenburg
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
Eric Swedenburg demonstrates strength in a broad variety of corporate transactions, including M&A, spinoffs, divestitures and joint ventures. He sits as co-head of the firm's M&A practice, and works with public and private companies on both the domestic and international stages.
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George Casey
Linklaters | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
George Casey is the firm's global managing partner. He works closely with some of its most prolific clients in their transactional work.
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George F Schoen
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
George Schoen operates a strong practice that exhibits strength in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.
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Igor Kirman
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
Igor Kirman receives praise for his handling of M&A, joint ventures and governance matters on behalf of public and private companies. He is active domestically and internationally, and maintains additional strength in private equity matters.
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John Reiss
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked
John Reiss sits as global head of the firm's M&A group and is highly experienced in the representation of clients in a broad variety of transactions.
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Joseph A Coco
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
Joseph Coco is well thought of for his corporate practice which incorporates expertise in M&A, financings and securities matters. His broad industry focus includes expertise in healthcare and financial services deals.
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Kevin Rinker
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
Kevin Rinker serves as cochair of the M&A group, and is active on behalf of a broad client base of companies and private equity firms in a variety of transactions. His industry experience is pronounced in life sciences and healthcare deals.
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Krishna Veeraraghavan
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
Krishna Veeraraghavan advises major corporate entities on M&A and governance issues. His broad sector expertise includes proficiency in technology, energy and healthcare deals.
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Louis L Goldberg
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
Louis Goldberg concentrates his practice on the representation of corporates and financial institutions in their domestic and cross-border transactional activity. He serves as co-head of the M&A group.
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Mark E Thierfelder
Dechert LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
Mark Thierfelder chairs the firm's global corporate and securities group and regularly assists clients with complex deals, particularly those involving private equity firms.
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Michael Diz
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
Michael Diz is the global cochair of the firm's M&A group. He serves as counsel to major companies and private equity firms, particularly in connection with technology, media and telecommunications deals.
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Michael Lubowitz
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
Michael Lubowitz maintains an active practice handling deals for public and private companies and investment banks. He is often engaged in M&A, buyouts and spinoffs.
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Morton Pierce
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 21 Years Ranked
Morton Pierce is an experienced corporate attorney who has long advised clients in major M&A. He is knowledgeable of a number of industries, including healthcare, media and financial services.
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Peter D Lyons
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 21 Years Ranked
Peter Lyons focuses his practice on domestic and cross-border M&A. He works with clients such as public and private companies.
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Phillip R Mills
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 21 Years Ranked
Phillip Mills is an experienced corporate practitioner who offers counsel to clients on domestic and cross-border transactions. He has additional expertise in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.
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R Alec Dawson
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
Alec Dawson operates a strong practice concentrated on the representation of public and private companies in their domestic and international corporate transactions.
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Sarkis Jebejian
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
"It is a seamless experience working with Sarkis. He is always available and responsive and is very practical and collaborative. He is both a lawyer and a business thinker."
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Trevor Norwitz
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
Trevor Norwitz operates a strong practice concentrated on the representation of public and private companies in their domestic and cross-border transactions. He is routinely engaged to advise on M&A, securities and corporate governance matters.
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William D Regner
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
William Regner is regularly involved in corporate transactions involving public companies and investment banks in the media and technology spaces.
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Ariel J Deckelbaum
Ropes & Gray LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
Ariel Deckelbaum represents a diverse set of clients in M&A, corporate restructurings and joint ventures, among other transactions. His diverse industry expertise covers financial services and media and entertainment.
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Audra Cohen
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Audra Cohen exhibits strength across a number of corporate matters, including M&A, spinoffs and governance issues. She serves as co-managing partner of the firm's general practice group globally.
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Carl R Sanchez
Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
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Charles A Samuelson
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
Charles Samuelson co-heads the firm's corporate group and is regularly engaged to advise on public and private M&A and joint ventures.
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Clare O'Brien
Shearman & Sterling LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 21 Years Ranked
Clare O'Brien utilizes her extensive experience in corporate transactions to assist a client base of significant public and private companies. She regularly handles M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance issues.
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David B Feirstein
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
David Feirstein focuses his practices on advising clients on M&A, corporate governance and securities issues. He is active across numerous industries, including technology and pharmaceuticals.
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David Boston
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
David Boston cochairs the M&A practice, and is well versed in advising public and private companies in a broad array of transactions.
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David S Allinson
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
David Allinson serves as cochair of the corporate department in New York. He regularly handles M&A, joint ventures and investments, among other transactions.
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Dennis J Friedman
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 20 Years Ranked
Dennis Friedman exhibits a strong grasp of cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings and governance issues. He acts for a diverse client base that includes significant companies and investment banks.
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James E Abbott
Seward & Kissel LLP | Head of Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
James Abbott is routinely engaged in domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. His client base includes entities active in the media and shipping industries.
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Jason L Kent
Cooley LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
Jason Kent serves as cochair of the firm's public companies practice, and is knowledgeable in a broad variety of transactions. Areas of strength include advising in M&A, securities matters and governance issues.
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Jeffrey D Marell
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Marell is an experienced lawyer who advises corporate and private equity clients on a number of transactional matters. He serves as global cochair of the firm's M&A practice.
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John D Franchini
Milbank LLP | Head of Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked
"John is a highly experienced and sophisticated attorney with a depth of knowledge on a broad range of critically important matters. He has an excellent demeanor in contentious negotiations."
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Justin G Hamill
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 8 Years Ranked
Justin Hamill represents clients in complex M&A across a number of industries, with particular strength in entertainment industry transactions. He also deals in the technology and consumer products sectors. He serves as global chair of the firm's M&A practice.
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Keith Pagnani
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
Keith Pagnani offers deep expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A to a stable of clients consisting of corporates and financial advisers. He sits as co-head of the firm's healthcare and life sciences group.
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Kenneth M Wolff
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
Kenneth Wolff advises a number of well-known public and private companies and private equity firms on their domestic and cross-border M&A.
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Lee Meyerson
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 21 Years Ranked
Lee Meyerson is head of the firm's financial institutions practice, and counts a number of banks and investment firms among his stable of clients. His broad practice encompasses M&A and capital markets transactions.
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Oliver Brahmst
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked
Oliver Brahmst serves as the global co-head of the firm's private equity group and is well versed in an array of domestic and cross-border transactional matters. His specific experience includes handling significant M&A, joint ventures and equity co-investments.
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Peter Harwich
Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
Peter Harwich handles M&A and governance matters across a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology and financial services. His clients include public companies and their boards.
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Randi C Lesnick
Jones Day | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
Randi Lesnick is active on M&A, securities matters and governance issues across a broad variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing and consumer products. Her clients include public and private companies, investment banks and private equity sponsors.
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Stephen M Kotran
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 19 Years Ranked
Stephen Kotran is an experienced practitioner who receives particular praise for his representation of financial advisers in M&A.
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Steven Epstein
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
Steven Epstein serves as co-head of the firm's M&A practice, and is experienced in the representation of investment banks and public and private companies in a variety of transactions, including M&A and divestitures.
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Steven Seidman
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 19 Years Ranked
Steven Seidman cochairs the firm's corporate and financial services department, and its M&A group, and advises clients in a range of transactions.
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Thomas M Cerabino
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 20 Years Ranked
Thomas Cerabino concentrates his practice on handling M&A, joint ventures and securities matters on behalf of public and private companies, private equity houses and investment banks. He serves as the firm's chairman.
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William H Aaronson
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
"He is a strong advocate for our organization. He understands our business and our priorities and delivers timely, practical advice."
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Band 6

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Adam M Turteltaub
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 11 Years Ranked
Adam Turteltaub acts regularly for companies and private equity firms in M&A, investments and governance matters.
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Ann Beth Stebbins
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
"She is so knowledgeable and also has a very practical approach which is really helpful. She understands the practical implications and she listens to the client."
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Benjamin Sibbett
Clifford Chance US LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 7 Years Ranked
Benjamin Sibbett is called upon by a roster of top corporates to advise on domestic and cross-border M&A. His broad industry expertise covers pharmaceuticals and media, among others.
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Brandon Van Dyke
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
Brandon Van Dyke demonstrates excellent capabilities in a broad array of transactions, including M&A and buyouts. He advises on deals spanning a number of industries, including media, chemicals and healthcare.
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Craig L Godshall
Winston & Strawn LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 17 Years Ranked
Craig Godshall of Winston & Strawn LLP is a highly-experienced practitioner noted for his work representing clients in complex corporate transactions. He has significant expertise advising on matters with cross-border elements and has notable knowledge of Asian markets.
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Craig Sklar
Seward & Kissel LLP | Head of Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 11 Years Ranked
Craig Sklar is well versed in M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals, with particular strength in investment management industry transactions.
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David M Schwartzbaum
Covington & Burling LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 14 Years Ranked
David Schwartzbaum is a corporate lawyer with experience in public and private M&A across numerous industries. He represents buyers and sellers and is well known for his work on behalf of financial advisers.
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David Schwartz
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
David Schwartz ably represents corporates in a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions. His broad industry expertise includes deals in the pharmaceuticals, energy and technology arenas.
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David Shapiro
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 13 Years Ranked
David Shapiro is an active corporate attorney whose practice demonstrates capabilities in M&A and buyouts. He represents clients in the financial services, real estate and media sectors, among others.
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Denise Cerasani
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 11 Years Ranked
Denise Cerasani maintains a broad practice with experience in M&A, securities and corporate finance. She receives particular praise for the quality of her representation of investment banks.
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Eduardo Gallardo
Paul Hastings LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 7 Years Ranked
Global cochair of the firm's M&A practice, Eduardo Gallardo is well thought of for the quality of his takeover defense work, which is incorporated into his diverse corporate practice. He acts for clients hailing from a number of industries.
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Edward J Lee
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
Edward Lee impresses with the depth of his knowledge in major domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and issues of corporate governance.
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Elizabeth A Cooper
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 13 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Cooper maintains a diverse transactional practice with demonstrable skills in M&A, joint ventures and investments, among other matters. Her client base includes public and private companies, financial institutions and private equity firms.
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Ernest Wechsler
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 8 Years Ranked
Ernest Wechsler is well regarded for the quality of his advice in M&A, joint ventures and restructurings. He serves as chair of the firm's corporate group.
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Ethan Skerry
Fenwick | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
Ethan Skerry demonstrates deep experience in public and private M&A, as well as in corporate governance matters and investments.
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Gregory B Astrachan
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 10 Years Ranked
Gregory Astrachan represents domestic and international corporations and private equity clients in M&A and governance matters, and is cochair of the firm's capital markets practice.
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H. Oliver Smith
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked
Oliver Smith is strong across a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. He is active in both domestic and cross-border deal work.
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Howard T Spilko
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 15 Years Ranked
Howard Spilko concentrates on representing his broad client base in M&A and joint ventures, and possesses ancillary expertise in issues surrounding representations and warranties insurance. He serves as the firm's co-managing partner.
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J D Weinberg
Covington & Burling LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 13 Years Ranked
JD Weinberg maintains an active corporate practice representing public and private companies in domestic and cross-border deals.
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Jackie Cohen
Ropes & Gray LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 6 Years Ranked
Jackie Cohen offers counsel to public and private companies in relation to sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.
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James J Moriarty
Goodwin | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 8 Years Ranked
James Moriarty is a well-regarded corporate specialist whose practice is active in deals in a variety of industries, notably technology and financial services.
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James Langston
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
James Langston is a talented attorney who concentrates his practice on public and private M&A. Clients also look to him for counsel in takeover defense matters.
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James P Dougherty
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 7 Years Ranked
James Dougherty boasts considerable experience in a variety of transactional matters and corporate governance issues.
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Jeffrey Lee Rothschild
McGuireWoods LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 8 Years Ranked
"He consistently delivers outstanding legal advice in an understandable manner. He has very strong attention to client needs."
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Joel I Greenberg
Arnold & Porter | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 20 Years Ranked
Joel Greenberg represents a client base of public and private companies and financial sponsors in M&A and securities matters. He is active in both domestic and cross-border deals, with an emphasis on those involving Canadian interests.
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John E Sorkin
Ropes & Gray LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 13 Years Ranked
John Sorkin represents clients in domestic and cross-border M&A, and is active in the life sciences, technology and media spaces. He also frequently represents banks on financial advisory matters.
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Jonathan Davis
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
Jonathan Davis is a rising star in the corporate market who generates acclaim for his strong grasp of public and private company M&A and governance work. He advises a number of prominent corporates and investment banks.
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Karessa Cain
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
Karessa Cain is recognized for her adept representation of major corporations in transactional matters. She has experience advising on domestic and cross-border deals.
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Kerry E Berchem
Akin | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 15 Years Ranked
Kerry Berchem specializes in the representation of public and private companies in M&A, securities and governance matters.
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Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard
White & Case LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
Kimberly Petillo-Décossard demonstrates a strong skill set in representing corporates, their boards and private equity funds in a host of transactions.
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Marni J Lerner
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 10 Years Ranked
Marni Lerner heads the firm's private equity M&A practice, and possesses expertise in M&A, securities and divestitures. She acts for clients operating in the media, healthcare and telecommunications spaces, among others.
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Nick Katsanos
Seward & Kissel LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 7 Years Ranked
Nick Katsanos undertakes impressive work in M&A involving both public and private companies and private equity firms. He has experience acting for clients in a range of sectors including shipping and financial services.
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Saee Muzumdar
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
Saee Muzumdar maintains a well-respected transactional practice. Among her clients she counts well-known names in finance, energy and technology spaces, among others. She serves as cochair of the firm's M&A practice.
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Scott Petepiece
Shearman & Sterling LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
Scott Petepiece holds relationships with a number of leading names in financial services and infrastructure sectors, among others. He serves as the firm's global M&A practice group leader.
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Scott Smith
Covington & Burling LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 18 Years Ranked
Scott Smith handles a range of transactions on behalf of private equity and public company clients.
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Steven H Goldberg
BakerHostetler LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 11 Years Ranked
Steven Goldberg leads the firm's national M&A team, and counts a number of public and private companies among his client list.
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Steven R Shoemate
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 19 Years Ranked
Steven Shoemate is experienced in an array of transactional matters, including M&A, private equity deals and growth investments.
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Ting Chen
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
Ting Chen routinely advises on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance. Her client base is composed of foremost corporate entities.
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Todd Finger
McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 9 Years Ranked
Todd Finger heads the New York office's transactions group while maintaining an active corporate practice representing clients in M&A across a broad array of industries.
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William Chudd
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Band 6 | 9 Years Ranked
William Chudd is active in a broad suite of transactional matters, including M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. His cross-border practice is proficient in deals across a range of industries, including energy, healthcare and technology.
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Aaron Gruber
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
Aaron Gruber is an up-and-coming talent whose practice concentrates on high-stakes M&A and governance matters. He is experienced in the pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors, among others.
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Brian Wolfe
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Brian Wolfe routinely handles significant transactions on behalf of clients in such sectors as financial services and media and communications.
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Jennifer Cheng
Reed Smith LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
Jennifer Cheng garners praise for the high quality of her corporate practice. She advises clients in a number of domestic and cross-border transactions.
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Jennifer L Chu
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
Jennifer Chu is a burgeoning talent in the New York market whose practice focuses on M&A and other corporate transactions. Her broad industry expertise includes experience in healthcare, insurance and financial services deals.
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Jenny Hochenberg
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Jenny Hochenberg is a noted up-and-comer in thanks to her adept representation in M&A activity. Clients also benefit from her expertise in corporate governance matters.
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Kevin Grant
Nixon Peabody LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
Kevin Grant of Nixon Peabody LLP is an up-and-coming talent in the corporate market. He advises clients in a broad suite of transactions.
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Kimberly R Spoerri
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Kimberly Spoerri is experienced in both public and private M&A. Among her clients she counts leading corporates in life sciences, retail and technology.
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Scott Crofton
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
Scott Crofton is praised by his clients for his adept handling of numerous corporate matters, including M&A and spin-offs. He frequently represents clients in the industrials and healthcare spaces as part of his varied practice.
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Associates to watch

Christine Kim
Clifford Chance US LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
Christine Kim is a standout associate whose practice demonstrates strength in public and private M&A. She is experienced in both domestic and cross-border deals.
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Danielle Lemberg
Seward & Kissel LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
Danielle Lemberg is an impressive associate who earns praise from market sources for her excellent handling of M&A.
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Matthew Gases
BakerHostetler LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
Matthew Gases is an impressive associate who is active in a broad array of corporate matters. Areas of strength include M&A, securities issues and matters of corporate governance.
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Sarah R Jacobson
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Corporate/M&A
2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
Sarah Jacobson is a highly regarded associate whose practice is concentrated on advising corporate clients on transactional matters.
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