In the large-scale M&A arena, White & Case LLP is strategically placed to advise on domestic and international deals, due to its global network of offices. Active across the healthcare, financial services, and tech sectors, the New York-based group benefits from an integrated M&A and private equity team and advises leading investment banks. Industry veteran John Reiss advises on cross-border transactions, often representing international corporations, and leads the department alongside Michael Deyong, who focuses on strategic acquisitions. Keith Hallam is well-versed in assisting private equity sponsors and public and private companies on joint ventures and carve-out transactions, Kimberly Petillo-Décossard handles disclosure and compliance matters, and Gregory Pryor works on M&A deals in the petrochemical and energy sectors. Thomas Christopher is proficient in shareholder activism and corporate governance mandates, while Denise Cerasani focuses on securities law and corporate finance.
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  • 'The main benefit of the White & Case has been their distinct understanding that businesses like ours need business solutions, not just the presentation of legal issues. Any firm can have a team of smart lawyers - but the real benefit to any team is to have someone who can spot potential solutions to the business. It helps deals move forward efficiently and makes utilizing their services valuable.'
  • 'Keith Hallam is one of the classiest, smartest and most business savvy lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was fully engaged, aware of the issues as they arose, and was absolutely phenomenal in proposing solutions for problems.'
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Key clients

  • EchoStar Corporation
  • Elevance Health Inc
  • Shutterstock, Inc
  • NRG Energy
  • Jersey Mike's
  • Caterpillar
  • CVC
  • Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
  • Certares Management LLC
  • Alstom S.A.

Lawyers

Hall of fame

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Leading partners

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Keith Hallam

Practice head

John Reiss; Michael Deyong

Other key lawyers

Keith Hallam; Kimberly Petillo-Décossard; Gregory Pryor; Thomas Christopher; Denise Cerasani