The ‘smart and hardworking’ M&A team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP serves an extensive range of financial institutions, energy corporations, and investment firms, where the group’s scope of work includes business combinations and SPAC transactions. Silicon Valley-based Allison Leopold Tilley leads the department and advises tech companies on high-value M&A and strategic transactions. Fellow co-heads Stephen Amdur and Jarrod Murphy represents public and private companies in corporate restructurings, minority investments, and joint ventures. Jonathan Russo focuses on divestitures and corporate governance in the life sciences and healthcare industries, while Northern Virginia-based Steven Kaplan handles stock and asset sales and shareholder issues. In Washington DC, Nicole Islinger has ample experience in the government contracting industry, whereas Los Angeles-based Drew Simon-Rooke concentrates on buy- and sell-side M&A. All named lawyers are based in New York, unless otherwise stated.
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‘If you need fast, efficient, practical counsel for lower- middle market acquisitions and dispositions, Nicole Islinger at Pillbsury is perfect. With her in-house experience, she has the right mix of knowledge and experience.'
‘The Pillsbury team's dedication means that overseas clients never feel the effects of time differences. Their timely responses provide the driving force to move transactions forward.’
Key clients
- Players Directors of the PGA TOUR
- BRANDED Group SA
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jonathan Russo
Practice head
Allison Leopold Tilley; Stephen Amdur; Jarrod Murphy
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Russo; Steve Kaplan; Nicole Islinger; Drew Simon-Rooke