Leadership. The foundation of the firm’s growth and reputation was our involvement in significant groundbreaking merger and acquisition transactions. Today we continue to be at the forefront of M&A. Skadden has consistently been named as a leader among law firms involved in mergers and acquisitions. In 25 of the 27 years in which The American Lawyer has published its annual "Corporate Scorecard," Skadden has placed first among law firms in terms of handling the greatest number of the largest M&A transactions.

The M&A transactions we handle involve a broad range of industries, including banking, defense/aerospace, energy, healthcare, insurance, medical, technology and telecommunications. We represent a broad range of U.S. and non-U.S. clients in negotiated transactions, including mergers, stock or asset purchases and leveraged buyouts, as well as contested matters such as tender offers, proxy fights and other transactions involving changes in corporate control. We handle recapitalizations and restructurings, including spin-offs, divestitures and other techniques for maximizing value. Our clients include corporations, private equity sponsors, and investment banks.