Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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.

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.

"Paul is the consummate professional with superior judgment and unparalleled experience. He exhibits the highest level of integrity."

"Paul is a really outstanding lawyer. He's super smart, super commercial, and super responsive."

Richard Grossman maintains his position as a foremost adviser in takeover defense matters. Clients seek his counsel in significant proxy contests and unsolicited acquisition proposals, as well as in the implementation of preemptive safeguarding measures.

"Richard is truly one of the most experienced lawyers in the proxy fight business."

"Richard takes a keen interest in looking after his client's needs and has a wealth of experience. He's always available and we find his advice and counsel to be very insightful and useful."

"Richard is a true expert and leader in his field. He inspires confidence."

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.

"Howard is an amazing lawyer."

"Howard is a masterful public M&A deal-maker."

"Howard is the best M&A lawyer that I've worked with. He has incredible experience, deep expertise and is strategic and collaborative."

"Howard is thoughtful, pragmatic and sophisticated. While focused on every single detail, he does not ever lose sight of client business needs and the overall picture."

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.

"Stephen can command a room like no other. He's brilliant."

"Stephen has a lot of experience and is very knowledgeable about M&A. He presents extremely well and is really well polished."

"Stephen's brilliant in the boardroom."

Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman represents corporate clients in defense of activist campaigns as they occur across a spectrum of industries.

"She is very smart and provides sound counsel."

Ann Beth Stebbins is experienced in high-end M&A and corporate governance matters across a range of industries.

"Ann Beth is reliable and devoted to the client's business objectives and relationship."

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.

"Joseph is a superb lawyer."

Kenneth Wolff advises a number of well-known public and private companies and private equity firms on their domestic and cross-border M&A.

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.

"Brandon is a spectacular negotiator. He can take something very complex and boil it down to a precise level so that our board understands what to do."

"Brandon is unbelievably good. He is so committed to client service."

"I have the ultimate trust in Brandon. He's an adviser in every sense of the word, and I rely on him as a thought partner."

Demetrius Warrick is a growing talent whose practice exhibits strength in the representation of companies in takeover situations.

"Demetrius is a very sharp, intelligent lawyer and with an immense work capacity. He's a very trusted partner."