Skadden is pleased to welcome Drew Barber back to the firm as a partner in the M&A practice in its Boston office. Most recently, Mr. Barber served as senior vice president and general counsel of a multinational aerospace and defense company, where he oversaw strategic acquisitions, and managed a team of approximately 1,000 professionals. He was responsible for negotiating major commercial transactions and litigation settlements with key customers and suppliers and advising executive leaders on critical business and legal risks.
With a focus on advising clients across industries on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, as well as corporate governance and other corporate and securities law matters, Mr. Barber has extensive experience handling complex public and private mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, carve-outs and strategic partnerships. He has counseled clients across a broad range of industries, including aerospace and defense, manufacturing, technology, financial services and real estate.
“We are thrilled to welcome Drew back to our M&A Group,” said Allison Schneirov, a global head of Skadden’s transactions practices. “He brings a powerful combination of strategic M&A experience, trusted counsel to executive leadership and a genuine understanding of what matters most to in-house legal teams. Coupled with his deep roots in Skadden’s culture, he is uniquely positioned to contribute to our team during an exciting period of strategic growth at the firm.”
“Drew’s industry knowledge and in-house perspective will be of enormous value to our clients in Boston and globally,” said Moshe Spinowitz, head of Skadden’s Boston office. “His ability to advise clients not only on the legal complexities of transactions but also on the broader strategic and operational implications is invaluable. We are pleased to welcome him back to the firm.”
“I’m excited to return to Skadden, where the firm’s global platform and depth of talent provide an extraordinary opportunity to serve clients,” Mr. Barber said. “After years of advising on high-stakes business and legal matters as a general counsel, I am excited to bring that firsthand perspective to our clients as they navigate increasingly complex transactions and regulatory challenges.”
Earlier in his career, Mr. Barber was an associate at Skadden, advising clients on M&A, capital markets, corporate governance and general corporate and securities matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Trinity College.