Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense | USA

Sidley Austin LLP handles a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactional matters, including joint ventures, tender offers and spin-offs. The corporate team represents clients working in a range of areas such as manufacturers, investment firms, financial services companies and real estate businesses. It is also experienced in handling transactions involving Asian entities and offers notable expertise in shareholder activism defense. Sidley Austin is active on behalf of corporates and private equity sponsors.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a powerhouse in M&A that continues to handle an array of high-profile and high-value deals. The firm houses a deep bench of highly regarded transactional specialists. The corporate team offers strong capabilities in matters such as public and private deals, contested takeovers and joint ventures and is active across the complete range of industries, including energy, chemicals, transportation and technology. It displays strong capabilities in both domestic and international transactions.

Vinson & Elkins LLP regularly handles high-value mergers, acquisitions and dispositions. The firm is particularly well known for its capabilities in energy-related transactions. Other sectors covered include healthcare, logistics and chemicals. The corporate team has experience in cross-border deals, including Latin American transactions. It advises a diverse client base of public and private companies and financial sponsors and also routinely undertake high-profile takeover defense work.

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz remains a standout practice for transactional work, including high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A. The firm counts leading companies across numerous sectors as key clients, including those in the financial services and pharmaceutical industries. The group's deep understanding of corporate governance issues underpins its sterling transactional work. Wachtell also offers top-flight counsel to clients in matters of takeover defense.

Kirkland & Ellis is a highly regarded firm that offers first-class expertise in M&A, including contested transactions and private equity. The corporate team is supported by integrated practices such as antitrust, tax, financing and capital markets, allowing it to handle the biggest of deals. The team's sector expertise covers pharmaceuticals, energy and telecommunications, among others. Kirkland's offices in Europe and Asia support the group's strong international capabilities. The corporate group also houses significant capabilities in matters of takeover defense.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP regularly advises on multibillion-dollar transactions across a range of sectors, including construction, energy, technology and telecommunications. The corporate team is well positioned to handle global mandates and private equity buyouts, and stands out for its corporate governance and takeover law expertise. The firm is utilized by a client base of significant public and private companies, their directors and private equity houses.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is an exceptional choice for high-stakes M&A and is regularly called upon by leading multinationals to handle their transactions. The corporate group is well supported by strong complementary departments such as antitrust, tax, litigation and employee benefits and executive compensation. The firm is frequently sought after by clients in the energy, financial services, healthcare and insurance industries. Sullivan & Cromwell's strong corporate governance and takeover defense expertise bolsters the team's transactional offering.