Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Standing out for its comprehensive industry coverage, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP draws from its experienced team of transactional lawyers to undertake an impressive host of work in the M&A sector, primarily advising leading clients from the financial services, investment, and tech sectors. With notable expertise in high-value and cross-border acquisitions, the department lies under the guidance of New York-based Allison Schneirov, who guides corporate clients and their board of directors on M&A, corporate governance, and divestitures. Also in New York is corporate attorney Howard Ellin, who concentrates on securities law, public and private acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts. In Washington DC, Pankaj Sinha represents buyers, sellers, and financial advisors on negotiated and contested public acquisitions, while Houston attorney Eric Otness covers M&A in the energy and infrastructure industries. Graham Robinson has left the firm.