
With a client roster consisting of private equity firms and domestic corporations from the financial services, healthcare, and real estate sectors, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is well-equipped to advise on cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, and minority investments. The New York-based team is collectively led by David Boston, a go-to for asset management M&A, Russell Leaf, who focuses on corporate governance and securities law, and Adam Turteltaub, a key contact for public and private M&A, shareholder activism, and restructurings. Laura Delanoy and Steven Seidman are recommended for their know-how in insurance and tech sector M&A, respectively.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has a wide range of expertise. On every deal, they have done everything possible to help facilitate not only our best interests, but also got the deal closed. They are a true business partner.'
Key clients
- AlixPartners
- Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACGL)
- Ariel Alternatives, LLC
- Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC
- Blue Wolf Capital Partners
- Bridge Growth Partners
- Centerbridge Partners, L.P.
- Cetera Financial Group
- Choice Hotels
- CTH Invest SA, a Ferrero-related company
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
David Boston; Russell Leaf; Adam Turteltaub
Other key lawyers
Laura Delanoy; Steven Seidman