Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP’s prominent market reputation is evidenced by its frequent involvement in complex and cross-border M&A, often representing leading financial institutions and investment banks. Clients praise the New York-based group’s ‘outstanding business acumen’, where co-heads William Mills and Richard Brand are jointly skilled in public and private M&A, divestitures, takeover defense, joint ventures, and spin-offs. Stephen Fraidin represents bidders and targets in high-profile M&A, Gregory Patti counsels clients on negotiated acquisitions and advises special purpose acquisition companies on various transactions, and Nick Ramphal adeptly handles leveraged buyouts and M&A in the tech and insurance sectors. Daniel Raglan showcases transactional expertise in the data and analytics fields.
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‘Legal expertise combined with outstanding business acumen and exceptional responsiveness.’
‘We recommend Richard Brand and Greg Patti.'
Key clients
- AlTi Tiedemann Global (“AlTi”)
- AngioDynamics
- Mason Capital Management
- Pershing Square SPARC Holdings
- TSD Mobility Solutions
Work highlights
Advised Pershing Square SPARC Holdings in the successful registration of a first-of-its-kind Special Purpose Acquisitions Rights Company (SPARC), led by investor Bill Ackman.
Advised the investment vehicle of an ultra-high-net-worth Saudi Arabian family on an investment more than $1bn in a global children’s clothing retailer.
Advising the world’s leading steel and mining company in its acquisition of a substantial stake in a South American renewable energy provider.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
William Mills; Richard Brand
Other key lawyers
Stephen Fraidin; Gregory Patti; Nick Ramphal; Daniel Raglan