Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense
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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.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis advised Oak Street Health in its sale to CVS Health for approximately $10.6 billion.
Strengths
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"The Kirkland & Ellis client service is stellar."
"Kirkland & Ellis is the best firm for M&A."
"The Kirkland & Ellis client service is stellar."
"Kirkland & Ellis is the best firm for M&A."
Notable Practitioners
David Fox concentrates his robust practice on the representation of heavyweight corporates and private equity sponsors in transformative M&A.
Daniel Wolf attracts praise from across the market for his consummate handling of M&A, activist defense and corporate governance matters. He boasts an enviable stable of top-flight clients, comprised of influential multinational corporations. He has notable expertise advising on transactions in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals space.
"He's one of the best technical M&A lawyers I've worked with in my career."
"He's a thought leader in the field of M&A."
"He is one of the highest quality lawyers you'll find."
"Dan is the foremost expert in his field. He's always hyper responsive and very cognizant of commercial values driving our decision-making."
Shaun Mathew is a leader of the takeover defense practice at the firm. He regularly counsels clients on takeover responses, including proxy fights and preparedness.
"Shaun is a really terrific and smart lawyer."
"Shaun is a fantastic attorney. He's technically brilliant, very thoughtful and very well respected."
Eric Schiele is routinely engaged to advise a clientele of market-leading corporates on heavyweight M&A and related corporate governance matters.
"Eric is a high-level strategic thinker who can see the entire chess board."
"Eric is a brilliant lawyer."
"Eric is a very experienced and well-practiced securities and business lawyer."
Sarkis Jebejian is well respected for his handle of M&A and corporate governance matters. He acts for a number of prominent corporates and private equity clients.
"Sarkis is a very experienced and strategic transactional lawyer who thinks beyond the deal at hand. He inserts himself into the client mindset in a way that helps us think broadly and deeply about deals."
"Sarkis has the full package of advisory skills. He's strategic, long-term focused and commercial."
"Sarkis provides great insight and strategic thinking."
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.
"David is very thorough, responsive and commercial in getting deals done."
"David is a masterful M&A lawyer. He is a true expert and has an impeccable sense of what is important and how to attain it."
Edward Lee impresses with the depth of his knowledge in major domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and issues of corporate governance.
"Edward is phenomenal at understanding deals. He does a great job."
"Edward is excellent; he is aware of market trends, provides tailored advice and knows how to navigate the often complex internal politics of big companies."
"His experience and thought leadership are extremely valuable in devising strategies and tactics."
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.
"Jonathan is an extremely talented and commercial attorney."
"Jonathan is an incredible talent."
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