The fully rounded practice at Hogan Lovells US LLP is reputed for its ‘excellent depth and coverage for all facets of M&A’, where the firm offers a holistic approach by collaborating with its antitrust, IP, litigation, and tax teams. Working in tandem with the firm’s global network of offices and benefiting from its transatlantic strength, the group is well positioned to handle cross-border M&A for top clients worldwide. The offering is co-led by New York-based William Curtin, who advises corporate giants and private equity firms, Washington DC-based corporate lawyer Elizabeth Donley, and ’business savvy’ Silicon Valley-based Keith Flaum, who represents public and private companies in complex M&A and joint ventures. Also in Silicon Valley is the esteemed Richard Climan, who represents tech-sector clients in industry-shifting acquisitions, and the ‘substantively excellent’ Jalpit Amin, a go-to for multijurisdictional transactions. In New York, Peter Cohen-Millstein focuses on divestments and takeovers, while Adrienne Ellman handles M&A and private equity in the life sciences and healthcare fields. Washington DC’s ’expert’ Mahvesh Qureshi concentrates on carve-outs and strategic investments.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Creative problem solving and drafting of complex tailor-made solutions. Great negotiation skills, always responsive, proactive, and no detail is too small. A focused and diverse team.'
  • 'Jalpit and the team are incredible at what they do. They are responsive, practical, friendly and a lot of fun throughout our deals. They strike the perfect balance of pushing on points important to us while also showing us where we can compromise, resulting in a deal that all parties can be happy with.'

Key clients

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc.

Work highlights

Advised Enstar Group Limited on its $5.1bn definitive merger agreement under which Sixth Street will acquire the client, with Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors participating in the transaction.