Arnold & Porter advises both buyers and sellers in various transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and corporate governance matters. The team operate across the life sciences, private equity and financial services sectors, offering experience in handling regulatory matters including FDA, environmental and government contracts. New York-based Derek Stoldt co-heads the department, with a wealth of knowledge in the life sciences sectors and handling cross-border transactions. Also co-heading the team, Ronald Levine based in Denver, advises businesses in all stages of the life cycle, including emerging and established businesses in private equity-backed transactions, venture investments, and capital markets. Active in the firm’s DC office, Andrew Varner  offers expertise in the aerospace and defense sector.
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Kevin Lavin
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Edward Deibert
Practice head

Derek Stoldt: Ronald Levine

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Andrew Varner