fivehundred magazine is a monthly magazine published by The Legal 500 team. Ten times a year, our team of experienced writers and researchers, along with a variety of renowned experts, will address global issues affecting the legal profession and offer advice on best practices in management, marketing, business development and recruitment. ArentFox Schiff, the result of the merger between Fox and Schiff Hardin in March 2022, now has a combined team with expertise in various corporate transactions. Examples include acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, spin-offs, joint ventures and privatization transactions. Steve Isaacs is also outstanding in the areas of corporate governance and private equity; He runs the firm from Chicago with David McHugh and Alexander Young. Jay Halpern has three decades of experience advising private equity firms and their portfolio companies on strategic transactions and financings. “In my opinion, S&K is the preeminent law firm in the middle market segment, providing excellent legal advice that matches one of the large law firms at a mid-range discount for these firms.” Pryor Cashman LLP operates a group of companies in New York City with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, asset acquisitions, spin-offs and takeover bids. John Crowe is particularly adept at supporting mid-sized companies looking for acquisition opportunities. He is co-head of the practice alongside energy market specialist Ali Panjwani. “James Abbott has excellent strategic consulting capabilities that go beyond legal matters and make important business decisions.” Magic Circle law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, has continued to expand its presence in the U.S. in recent months, playing a leading role in a number of eye-catching deals.
The “highly collaborative and solution-oriented” practice, which advises on a variety of public and private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity transactions, is co-led by Ethan Klingsberg, who has accelerated the division`s growth since joining in 2019, with Damien Zoubek, a new addition to Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in September 2021. which has a proven track record in distressed mergers and acquisitions and insolvency auctions. and issues of corporate governance and shareholder activism. Both are based in the New York office, which is also home to Sebastian Fain, a junior partner who has managed a number of successful transactions over the past 12 months. The team is supported by a thriving antitrust, tax, finance, litigation, employment and intellectual property practice and is particularly active across borders, supported by the firm`s 28 offices around the world. “Patricia McGowan is excellent in every way, but especially in corporate law and Maryland governance.” “Seward & Kissel is a world-class firm with extensive capabilities in investment management, mergers and acquisitions, trusts and estate planning, among others. Lawyers have the right combination of legal and practical advice, as well as the business acumen that is unusual for many lawyers. First-class law firm with the participation of partners every step of the way. Overall, you get great expertise at a reasonable price – my law firm. Their team is amazing. Milbank`s growing team, praised for its knowledge and expertise, works closely with the firm`s strong international network on a diverse mix of multi-billion dollar transactions.
The highly experienced co-chair, Mark Stamp, is particularly familiar with high-profile Greek or Cypriot transactions, while co-chair Lisa O`Neill is regularly engaged by a mix of public companies, international energy companies and investment funds. Andrej Wolf is known for his expertise in private equity transactions and growth capital investments in the upper middle market, managing transactions for clients invested in information technology, aviation, sports and real estate. The team`s string of lateral hires continued with the arrival of Andrea Hamilton, an antitrust and FDI expert who worked for McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP until December 2021. Special Advocate Andrew Reilly is recommended for his keen sense of corporate finance. Vedder Price is engaged in a variety of corporate transactions, namely mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, divestitures, privatization transactions, leveraged buyouts, debt purchases, tenders and exchange bids. Michael Nemeroff, CEO of Practce, has highly skilled expertise in corporate governance and executive compensation, while Shelby Parnes provides the Group with expertise in investment, private equity, joint ventures and minority stake participation. Benjamin O. Williams is an integral member of the group and has exceptional knowledge in the healthcare and marine sectors.
“The team is very attentive to customers. Accessible and user-friendly. Extensive practice of company law for medium-sized companies. Hogan Lovells International LLP`s “high-level” corporate practice, which is widely praised by a wide range of blue-chip clients, leverages its significant transatlantic expertise to advise on a number of major cross-border transactions. Led by Ben Higson and Patrick Sarch, recent highlights include high-value transactions for clients in the retail, technology, media, real estate and financial services sectors. Higson is known for his expertise in energy, natural resources and manufacturing – particularly in Japanese-scale companies – while Sarch`s recent notable exposures include billions of dollars in fintech investment deals. Sarah Shaw, co-chair of the company`s energy and natural resources sector group, regularly leads multi-jurisdictional cases for various key industry players in Europe and the Far East. The “meticulous” Jonathan Russell specializes in cross-border financial services and insurance mergers and acquisitions, while Tom Brassington is also considered for his life sciences and healthcare skills. “Dedicated, agile and proactive” John Connell is recommended for his skills in financial services transactions. Duane Morris LLP manages mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, divestitures and corporate governance mandates and complements its transactional capabilities with a wealth of knowledge in commercial contracts. The team is familiar with employment, distribution, manufacturing, licensing, outsourcing contracts, among others, and is familiar with representing public and private companies. Chicago-based Brian Kerwin is at the forefront of the offering and has a proven track record of managing more than 150 corporate sales and acquisitions. Led by European CEO Gregor Frizzell, Covington & Burling LLP`s London office manages a steady stream of cross-border transactions for market-leading oil, technology and pharmaceutical companies – with James Halstead being a key advisor.
Louise Nash is known for her productivity in technology, life sciences and mergers and acquisitions in the luxury goods sector.