Mr Michael Lubowitz > Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

A strong corporate track record has made Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP a key destination for media and entertainment companies carrying out acquisitions on both the buyer’s and seller’s side. The practice is headed by Michael Lubowitz  in New York. In addition to his M&A expertise, Lubowitz has experience in hostile tender offers and restructurings, and recently represented DirecTV in the acquisition of assets and liabilities from AT&T.

With M&A specialists in New York, Silicon Valley and Texas, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP excels in big-ticket transactions, acting on behalf of acquirers, targets, special committees, investment banks, investors and shareholder groups. The team is adept in both domestic and international negotiated and unsolicited transactions, but particularly stands out for its experience in hostile M&A, takeover defense and shareholder activism matters. SPAC and de-SPAC transactions are another strong point for the department, which is led from New York. Chairman Michael Aiello represents an array of public companies, private equity firms and financial institutions in high-stakes M&A and corporate governance matters. Michael Lubowitz – head of the M&A practice – has notable strength in hostile tender offers, spin-offs, strategic investments and restructurings, while co-chair of the transactions group Frederick Green focuses on business combinations, governance issues and fiduciary duties. Domestic and cross-border M&A across a broad range of industries are core areas of activity for Matthew Gilroy. Jackie Cohen  is no longer at the firm.