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About
Provided by Michael Aiello
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Michael J. Aiello is Chairman of the over 600-lawyer Corporate Department of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and a member of the Firm’s Management Committee. Michael regularly represents companies in connection with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures involving public companies. He also advises clients on corporate governance issues. Michael regularly represents acquirors, targets, buyout groups, boards of directors, special committees, investment banks, investors and shareholder groups in complex domestic and international negotiated and unsolicited merger and acquisition transactions, including Aéropostale, Dow Chemical, Goldman Sachs, Herbalife, Kroger, Ontario Teachers', Procter & Gamble, Sanofi, Thomas H. Lee, and Willis Group Holdings.
Personal
New York University (B.A., 1991); Widener University (J.D., 1994).
Chambers Review
USA
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.
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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Provided by Chambers
"The advice we get from Mike is beyond simple legal advice. He understands the strategic leverage on deals, how to get things done and how to solve practical issues."
"Mike is a superstar."
"Michael is a prominent figure in the market who adeptly handles high-value M&A and cares about his clients. He possesses a wealth of experience that extends across M&A and corporate governance issues."
"The advice we get from Mike is beyond simple legal advice. He understands the strategic leverage on deals, how to get things done and how to solve practical issues."
"Mike is a superstar."
"Michael is a prominent figure in the market who adeptly handles high-value M&A and cares about his clients. He possesses a wealth of experience that extends across M&A and corporate governance issues."