Forging a strong reputation in assisting domestic and global corporations with multi-jurisdictional M&A and leveraged financing transactions, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP leverages the expertise spread across its vast network of US offices to provide bespoke advice on corporate transactional issues. The department counts investment banks and major international companies in the gaming, fintech, and pharmaceutical spaces in its client roster, with Palo Alto-based Thomas Ivey providing in-depth insight into restructuring and corporate governance issues, primarily in the tech sector. From Houston, Eric Otness specialises in the energy, chemicals, and manufacturing sectors, Boston-based Graham Robinson supports boards of directors and special committees in addressing corporate governance affairs, and Pankaj Sinha acts on behalf of purchasers and sellers from Washington DC. From Wilmington, Allison Land is knowledgeable on renewable energy transactions. Chicago lawyer Kimberly deBeers is a joint venture expert, Los Angeles attorney David Eisman specializes in handling transactions in the TMT sector, and New York partner Allison Schneirov is renowned for her private equity expertise.

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