Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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.

"Bob is incredibly helpful with public company board matters. There's really no one better; he knows all the players and he provides a well thought-out perspective built on his tremendous expertise."

"Bob is a heavyweight thought leader."

"He has vast experience and perspective in getting transactions completed. He works tirelessly for his client."

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.

"Scott is the most prolific lawyer in New York."

"Scott is one of the giants of the New York corporate world."

"Scott is the best public M&A lawyer in the nation."

"Barshay is the best of the best."

Krishna Veeraraghavan advises major corporate entities on M&A and governance issues, including activism defense mandates. His broad sector expertise includes proficiency in technology, energy, life sciences, and healthcare deals.

"Krishna is a fantastic lawyer. He has an incredible breadth of knowledge and provides practical advice."

"Krishna is an awesome attorney. He knows how to get a deal done."

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.

"Jeffrey is the ultimate attorney. He is very practical and business-oriented."

"Jeffrey is a highly skilled corporate lawyer."

"Jeffrey is a terrific attorney."

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.

"James is an incredibly talented lawyer, and a calming and confident presence."

"James is highly collaborative and really good at creatively thinking through transactional issues."

"He is an excellent business lawyer. He explains issues in a very easy-to-understand manner and does an effective job of helping us to focus on the issues that really matter."

Laura Turano is lauded by the market for her burgeoning M&A practice. She advises public and private company clients on complex M&A transactions and joint venture.

"Laura is a future superstar in the M&A world. She always makes herself available, and works tirelessly to deliver expert advice in complex negotiations."

"Laura is exceptionally diligent, solution-oriented, smart and personable."

"Laura is a force of nature. She's phenomenal."