Corporate/M&A | USA

Andrew Brownstein is a leading practitioner who provides first-rate counsel to clients in major M&A and corporate governance matters. He is active across a great many industries.

David Fox concentrates his robust practice on the representation of heavyweight corporates and private equity sponsors in transformative M&A.

Dennis Block of Greenberg Traurig enjoys an esteemed reputation thanks to his track record handling complex M&A. He is the senior chairman of the firm's global corporate M&A practice.

James Morphy possesses deep M&A and corporate governance experience. He remains a trusted adviser to a stable of corporates, special committees and financial advisers.

Joseph Frumkin has long been viewed as a luminary of the corporate market and has an impressive track record acting in headline M&A. Clients from across a diverse spectrum of industries seek his advice in their foremost corporate deals.

Martin Lipton is one of the firm's founding partners, and a long-standing expert practicing at the pinnacle of the corporate market. He is well versed in M&A and the provision of strategic corporate advice.

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.

Senior statesperson Robert Profusek offers clients first-rate counsel in connection with sophisticated M&A and high-level general corporate issues.

Senior statesperson Victor Lewkow deploys his deep corporate experience on behalf of major companies, their boards and investment banks. He has a strong track record acting in headline M&A and corporate governance issues.

Barbara Becker is the chair and managing partner of the firm. She ably handles domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and spin-offs in a number of industries.

Adam Emmerich exhibits considerable expertise in M&A, securities offerings and governance matters, and represents heavyweight public and private corporations. His broad industry capabilities include experience in pharmaceuticals, energy and technology.

Daniel Neff garners acclaim for his leading practice which incorporates significant corporate and securities expertise, and is utilized by a stable of public and private companies and private equity firms.

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.

David Katz enjoys a sterling reputation thanks to his years of top-flight representation in corporate transactions and takeover defense matters.

Edward Herlihy has a wealth of experience in significant corporate transactions, including pronounced expertise in those involving banks and other financial institutions. He demonstrates further experience in recapitalizations.

Ethan Klingsberg is well thought of for his handling of M&A and securities matters in a number of industries. His counsel is sought after by a stable of top corporates.

Faiza Saeed is the presiding partner of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. She commands respect from market sources for her superlative handling of M&A and corporate governance issues. She is active in transformative deals across a variety of sectors, including media, technology and energy.

Francis Aquila possesses a great wealth of expertise that extends across high-profile M&A and corporate governance issues in a broad variety of industries.

George Bason serves as chairman of the firm's M&A group and has long been a formidable presence in the New York market. He applies his deep experience to headline corporate transactions.

Rodgin Cohen possesses market-leading corporate capabilities as part of his broad-ranging practice. He is particularly strong in the representation of financial institutions.

Corporate department chair Jeffrey Rosen maintains a top-tier practice which is utilized by a clientele of significant companies and he leads on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alan Klein specializes in assisting clients with high-value M&A, among other matters. He is active in a number of industries, with particular acclaim reserved for his handling of technology transactions.

Andrew Nussbaum operates a highly respected corporate practice that is leant upon by clients in significant domestic and international deals. He deploys his expertise in M&A, spinoffs, divestitures and joint ventures, among other transactions.

Damien Zoubek advises a number of high-profile corporate clients on matters including M&A and corporate governance.

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.

Head of corporate Mark Greene maintains an active practice focused on complex M&A, investments and joint venture transactions.

Melissa Sawyer concentrates her high-quality practice on the representation of clients in M&A, joint ventures and other corporate matters across a variety of industries. She is also adept at advising on complex corporate governance mandates and activist defence campaigns.

Paul Shim applies his years of experience to the handling of sophisticated M&A on behalf of public and private companies. Further expertise lies in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.

Richard Hall heads the firm's corporate practice in the EMEA region and acts for significant clients in foremost M&A. Clients also look to him for advice in complex governance matters.

Robert Townsend serves as co-head of Cravath's global M&A practice and advises on major transactions across a broad industry spectrum. He is well reputed for his sophisticated practice advising top public companies.

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.

Eric Schiele is routinely engaged to advise a clientele of market-leading corporates on heavyweight M&A and related corporate governance matters.

Eric Swedenburg demonstrates strength in a broad variety of corporate transactions, including M&A, spinoffs, divestitures and joint ventures. He sits as co-head of the firm's M&A practice, and works with public and private companies on both the domestic and international stages.

Igor Kirman receives praise for his handling of M&A, joint ventures and governance matters on behalf of public and private companies. He is active domestically and internationally, and maintains additional strength in private equity matters.

Kevin Rinker serves as cochair of the M&A group, and is active on behalf of a broad client base of companies and private equity firms in a variety of transactions. His industry experience is pronounced in life sciences and healthcare deals.

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.

Paul Bird is known for representing companies and private equity houses in a broad spectrum of transactions. He regularly handles cross-border M&A.

Philip Richter offers strong counsel on M&A, spin-offs and divestitures, among a number of other transactions. He serves as co-head of the firm's M&A practice.

Alec Dawson operates a strong practice concentrated on the representation of public and private companies in their domestic and international corporate transactions.

Steven Rosenblum sits as cochair of the firm's corporate department and enjoys a solid reputation for his work in M&A, governance and securities issues. His industry focus includes handling deals in the technology space.

William Regner is regularly involved in complex corporate transactions involving public companies. He is recognized for his deep expertise in the media and technology spaces.

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

Creighton Condon maintains a broad corporate practice with strength in M&A, divestitures and corporate governance issues. His client base includes a number of prominent companies, their boards and financial institutions.

David Grubman's corporate practice covers a range of high-value transactional matters. His clients include public and private companies.

George Casey is the global chairman of corporate for Linklaters. He works closely with some of its most prolific clients in their transactional work.

George Schoen operates a strong practice that exhibits strength in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.

John Reiss sits as global head of the firm's M&A group and is highly experienced in the representation of clients in a broad variety of transactions.

Justin Hamill represents clients in complex M&A across a number of industries, with particular strength in entertainment industry transactions. He also deals in the technology and consumer products sectors. He serves as global chair of the firm's M&A practice.

Ken Lefkowitz operates a broad corporate practice encompassing experience in M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals, both domestically and internationally. His industry-specific expertise includes media and technology deals.

Louis Goldberg concentrates his practice on the representation of corporates and financial institutions in their domestic and cross-border transactional activity. He serves as cochair of the M&A group.

Mark Thierfelder is cochair of Dechert. He regularly assists clients with complex deals, particularly those involving private equity firms.

Michael Diz is the global cochair of the firm's M&A group. He serves as counsel to major companies and private equity firms, particularly in connection with technology, media and telecommunications deals.

Michael Lubowitz maintains an active practice handling deals for public and private companies and investment banks. He is often engaged in M&A, buyouts and spinoffs.

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.

William Aaronson sits as head of the firm's M&A group. He offers strong counsel in a broad range of transactions. He is adept at handling high-stakes transactions.

Adam Turteltaub acts regularly for companies and private equity firms in M&A, investments and governance matters.

Ariel Deckelbaum represents a diverse set of clients in M&A, corporate restructurings and joint ventures, among other transactions. His diverse industry expertise covers financial services and media and entertainment.

Audra Cohen exhibits strength across a number of corporate matters, including M&A, spinoffs and governance issues. She serves as co-managing partner of the firm's general practice group globally.

Carl Sanchez focuses his practice on substantial domestic and cross-border M&A for public and private companies. He offers strong advice across a number of industries, including life sciences, financial services and technology.

Charles Samuelson co-heads the firm's corporate group and is regularly engaged to advise on public and private M&A and joint ventures.

Christopher Austin exhibits a strong grasp of public and private M&A and governance issues. He represents companies and their boards, and offers additional counsel in matters of fiduciary duty.

Clare O'Brien utilizes her extensive experience in corporate transactions to assist a client base of significant public and private companies. She regularly handles M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance issues.

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 Boston cochairs the M&A practice, and is well versed in advising public and private companies in a broad array of transactions.

David Allinson serves as cochair of the corporate department in New York. He regularly handles M&A, joint ventures and investments, among other transactions.

Edward Lee impresses with the depth of his knowledge in major domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and issues of corporate governance.

Edward Zimmerman is noted for acting on M&A and venture capital work for clients in the technology space. He chairs the emerging companies and venture capital practice at Lowenstein Sandler LLP.

Oliver Smith is strong across a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity buyouts, and joint ventures. He is active in both domestic and cross-border deal work.

James Abbott is co-head of the firm's Business Transactions Group. He routinely engaged in domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. His client base includes entities active in the media and shipping industries.

Jason Kent serves as cochair of the firm's public companies practice, and is knowledgeable in a broad variety of transactions. His areas of expertise include advising in M&A, securities matters, and governance issues.

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.

John Franchini maintains a practice that is strong in a broad range of corporate transactions, particularly those in the power and infrastructure areas.

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.

Karessa Cain is recognized for her adept representation of major corporations in transactional matters. She has experience advising on domestic and cross-border deals.

Keith Pagnani offers deep expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A to a stable of clients consisting of corporates and financial advisers. He sits as co-head of the firm's healthcare and life sciences group.

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

Lee Meyerson is head of the firm's financial institutions practice, and counts a number of banks and investment firms among his stable of clients. His broad practice encompasses M&A and capital markets transactions.

Morton Pierce is an experienced corporate attorney who has long advised clients in major M&A. He is knowledgeable of a number of industries, including healthcare, media and financial services.

Oliver Brahmst serves as the global co-head of the firm's private equity group and is well versed in an array of domestic and cross-border transactional matters. His specific experience includes handling significant M&A, joint ventures and equity co-investments.

Peter Lyons focuses his practice on domestic and cross-border M&A. He works with clients such as public and private companies.

Peter Harwich handles M&A and governance matters across a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology and financial services. His clients include public companies and their boards.

Phillip Mills is an experienced corporate practitioner who offers counsel to clients on domestic and cross-border transactions. He has additional expertise in corporate governance matters and issues concerning fiduciary duty.

Randi Lesnick is active on M&A, securities matters and governance issues across a broad variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing and consumer products. Her clients include public and private companies, investment banks and private equity sponsors.

Stephen Kotran is an experienced practitioner who receives particular praise for his representation of financial advisers in M&A.

Steven Epstein serves as the firm's managing partner and co-head of its M&A practice. He is experienced in the representation of investment banks and public and private companies in a variety of transactions, including M&A and divestitures.

Steven Seidman cochairs the firm's corporate and financial services department and advises clients in a range of transactions.

Trevor Norwitz operates a strong practice concentrated on the representation of public and private companies in their domestic and cross-border transactions. He is routinely engaged to advise on M&A, securities and corporate governance matters.

Alan Zoccolillo offers clients deep expertise in complex international transactions. He's active in the life sciences, professional services and industrials sectors.

Benjamin Sibbett is called upon by a roster of top corporates to advise on domestic and cross-border M&A. His broad industry expertise covers technology, media and pharmaceuticals, among others.

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.

Craig Sklar is well versed in M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals, with particular strength in investment management industry transactions.

David Lam is recognized for his sophisticated transactional practice. He routinely advises top flight corporates on bet-the-company M&A matters.

David Schwartz ably represents corporates in a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions. His broad industry expertise includes deals in the pharmaceuticals, energy and technology arenas.

David Shapiro is an active corporate attorney whose practice demonstrates capabilities in M&A and buyouts. He represents clients in the financial services, real estate and media sectors, among others.

Denise Cerasani maintains a broad practice with experience in M&A, securities and corporate finance. She receives particular praise for the quality of her representation of investment banks.

Global cochair of the firm's M&A practice, Eduardo Gallardo is well thought of for the quality of his activism takeover defense work, which is incorporated into his diverse corporate practice. He acts for clients hailing from a number of industries.

Elizabeth Cooper maintains a diverse transactional practice with demonstrable skills in M&A, joint ventures and investments, among other matters. Her client base includes public and private companies, financial institutions and private equity firms.

Ernest Wechsler is well regarded for the quality of his advice in M&A, joint ventures and restructurings. He serves as chair of the firm's corporate group.

Ethan Skerry demonstrates deep experience in public and private M&A, as well as in corporate governance matters and investments.

Gregory Astrachan represents domestic and international corporations and private equity clients in M&A and governance matters. He is cochair of the firm's capital markets practice.

Howard Spilko concentrates on representing his broad client base in M&A and joint ventures, and possesses ancillary expertise in issues surrounding representations and warranties insurance. He serves as the firm's co-managing partner.

JD Weinberg maintains an active corporate practice representing public and private companies in domestic and cross-border deals.

Jackie Cohen offers counsel to public and private companies in relation to sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.

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 Dougherty boasts considerable experience in a variety of transactional matters and corporate governance issues.

Jeffrey Lee Rothschild leads the firm's financial advisory services group and is active in public and private company M&A.

Jenna Levine is the subject of much praise from sources, owing to her high quality corporate practice. She advises clients in foremost M&A and corporate governance matters.

Jennifer Cheng garners praise for the high quality of her corporate practice. She advises clients in a number of domestic and cross-border transactions.

Jennifer Chu is a burgeoning talent in the New York market whose practice focuses on M&A and other corporate transactions. Her broad industry expertise includes experience in healthcare, insurance and financial services deals.

Jenny Hochenberg is a noted rising star in the New York market in thanks to her adept representation in M&A activity. Clients also benefit from her expertise in corporate governance matters.

Joel Greenberg represents a client base of public and private companies and financial sponsors in M&A and securities matters. He is active in both domestic and cross-border deals, with an emphasis on those involving Canadian interests.

John Sorkin represents clients in domestic and cross-border M&A, and is active in the life sciences, technology and media spaces. He also frequently represents banks on financial advisory matters.

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.

Kimberly Petillo-Décossard demonstrates a strong skill set in representing corporates, their boards and private equity funds in a host of complex transactions.

Marc Williams is well reputed for his deep expertise in high-end M&A transactions. His clients include sophisticated public and private companies and financial institutions.

Marni Lerner heads the firm's private equity M&A practice, and possesses expertise in M&A, securities and divestitures. She acts for clients operating in the media, healthcare and telecommunications spaces, among others.

Nick Katsanos undertakes impressive work in M&A involving both public and private companies and private equity firms. He has experience acting for clients in a range of sectors including shipping and financial services.

Russell Leaf maintains a broad practice with demonstrable strength in the representation of activist shareholders in their campaigns and proxy contests.

Saee Muzumdar maintains a well-respected transactional practice. Among her clients she counts well-known names in finance, energy and technology spaces, among others. She serves as cochair of the firm's M&A practice.

Scott Petepiece holds relationships with a number of leading names in financial services and infrastructure sectors, among others.

Steven Goldberg leads the firm's national M&A team, and counts a number of public and private companies among his client list.

Steven Shoemate is experienced in an array of transactional matters, including M&A, private equity deals and growth investments.

Thomas Cerabino concentrates his practice on handling M&A, joint ventures and securities matters on behalf of public and private companies, private equity houses and investment banks. He serves as the firm's chairman.

Ting Chen routinely advises on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance. Her client base is composed of foremost corporate entities.

Todd Finger heads the New York office's transactions group while maintaining an active corporate practice representing clients in M&A across a broad array of industries.

Aaron Gruber is an up-and-coming talent whose practice concentrates on high-stakes M&A and governance matters. He is experienced in the pharmaceuticals and financial services sectors, among others.

Brian Wolfe routinely handles significant transactions on behalf of clients in such sectors as financial services and media and communications.

Daniel Brass is a rising star in the New York corporate market. He advises public and private companies on a broad range of transactions.

Kevin Cooper concentrates his highly respected practice on M&A and corporate governance issues on behalf of public and private companies. He is active in the technology, financial services and life sciences spaces, among others.

Kimberly Spoerri is experienced in both public and private M&A. Among her clients she counts leading corporates in life sciences, retail and technology.

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.

Scott Crofton is praised by his clients for his adept handling of numerous corporate matters, including M&A and spin-offs. He frequently represents clients in the industrials and healthcare spaces as part of his varied practice.

Christine Kim is a standout associate whose practice demonstrates strength in public and private M&A. She is experienced in both domestic and cross-border deals.

Kelsey Nussenfeld is a standout associate who is strong in public and private M&A and corporate governance matters.

Matthew Gases is an impressive associate who is active in a broad array of corporate matters. Areas of strength include M&A, securities issues and matters of corporate governance.